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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.67, 24,276.62 and 4,785.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.67, 24,276.62 and 4,785.75 is: 7,179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.67 : 24,276.62 = 4,785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.67/24,276.62 = 4,785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.67x = 24,276.62 × 4,785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.67x = 116,181,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,181,810.24/16,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.40

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