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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.64, 24,270.72 and 5,650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.64, 24,270.72 and 5,650.64 is: 8,475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.64 : 24,270.72 = 5,650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.64/24,270.72 = 5,650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.64x = 24,270.72 × 5,650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.64x = 137,145,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,145,101.26/16,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,475.88

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