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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.65, 24,159.67 and 6,616.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.65, 24,159.67 and 6,616.95 is: 9,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.65 : 24,159.67 = 6,616.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.65/24,159.67 = 6,616.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.65x = 24,159.67 × 6,616.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.65x = 159,863,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,863,328.41/16,106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,925.30

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