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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.55, 24,276.67 and 5,652.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.55, 24,276.67 and 5,652.13 is: 8,480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.55 : 24,276.67 = 5,652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.55/24,276.67 = 5,652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.55x = 24,276.67 × 5,652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.55x = 137,214,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,214,848.25/16,180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.23

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