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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.14, 24,033.21 and 6,166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.14, 24,033.21 and 6,166.06 is: 9,249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.14 : 24,033.21 = 6,166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.14/24,033.21 = 6,166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.14x = 24,033.21 × 6,166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.14x = 148,190,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,190,214.85/16,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.09

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