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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.48, 24,280.44 and 6,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.48, 24,280.44 and 6,819.92 is: 10,233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.48 : 24,280.44 = 6,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.48/24,280.44 = 6,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.48x = 24,280.44 × 6,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.48x = 165,590,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,590,658.36/16,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.98

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