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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.15, 24,161.92 and 6,618.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.15, 24,161.92 and 6,618.45 is: 9,927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.15 : 24,161.92 = 6,618.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.15/24,161.92 = 6,618.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.15x = 24,161.92 × 6,618.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.15x = 159,914,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,914,459.42/16,108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.55

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