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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.99, 24,182.37 and 6,633.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.99, 24,182.37 and 6,633.95 is: 9,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.99 : 24,182.37 = 6,633.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.99/24,182.37 = 6,633.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.99x = 24,182.37 × 6,633.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.99x = 160,424,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,424,512.55/16,121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.67

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