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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.66, 24,276.83 and 5,652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.66, 24,276.83 and 5,652.23 is: 8,480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.66 : 24,276.83 = 5,652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.66/24,276.83 = 5,652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.66x = 24,276.83 × 5,652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.66x = 137,218,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,218,226.83/16,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.39

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