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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.36, 24,811.99 and 7,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.36, 24,811.99 and 7,180.16 is: 10,770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.36 : 24,811.99 = 7,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.36/24,811.99 = 7,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.36x = 24,811.99 × 7,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.36x = 178,154,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,154,055.68/16,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,770.22

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