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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.47, 24,232.41 and 10,319.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.47, 24,232.41 and 10,319.31 is: 15,454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.47 : 24,232.41 = 10,319.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.47/24,232.41 = 10,319.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.47x = 24,232.41 × 10,319.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.47x = 250,061,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,061,750.84/16,180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.54

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