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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.71, 24,640.61 and 10,180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.71, 24,640.61 and 10,180.07 is: 15,275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.71 : 24,640.61 = 10,180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.71/24,640.61 = 10,180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.71x = 24,640.61 × 10,180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.71x = 250,843,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,843,134.64/16,421.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,275.09

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