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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.51, 24,219.36 and 6,662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.51, 24,219.36 and 6,662.06 is: 9,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.51 : 24,219.36 = 6,662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.51/24,219.36 = 6,662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.51x = 24,219.36 × 6,662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.51x = 161,350,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,350,708.38/16,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.82

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