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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.40, 24,281.70 and 10,650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.40, 24,281.70 and 10,650.60 is: 15,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.40 : 24,281.70 = 10,650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.40/24,281.70 = 10,650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.40x = 24,281.70 × 10,650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.40x = 258,614,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,614,674.02/16,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.22

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