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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.52, 24,274.02 and 5,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.52, 24,274.02 and 5,090 is: 7,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.52 : 24,274.02 = 5,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.52/24,274.02 = 5,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.52x = 24,274.02 × 5,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.52x = 123,554,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,554,761.80/16,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.02

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