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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.70, 24,281.85 and 7,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.70, 24,281.85 and 7,411.10 is: 11,121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.70 : 24,281.85 = 7,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.70/24,281.85 = 7,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.70x = 24,281.85 × 7,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.70x = 179,955,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,955,218.54/16,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.60

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