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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.90, 24,166.35 and 9,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.90, 24,166.35 and 9,966.90 is: 14,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.90 : 24,166.35 = 9,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.90/24,166.35 = 9,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.90x = 24,166.35 × 9,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.90x = 240,863,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,863,593.82/16,110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.35

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