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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.26, 24,220.49 and 6,662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.26, 24,220.49 and 6,662.81 is: 9,990.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.26 : 24,220.49 = 6,662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.26/24,220.49 = 6,662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.26x = 24,220.49 × 6,662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.26x = 161,376,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,376,368.56/16,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.95

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