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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.68, 24,102.14 and 7,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.68, 24,102.14 and 7,182.08 is: 10,774.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.68 : 24,102.14 = 7,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.68/24,102.14 = 7,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.68x = 24,102.14 × 7,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.68x = 173,103,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,103,497.65/16,066.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.07

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