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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.63, 24,221.05 and 6,663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.63, 24,221.05 and 6,663.18 is: 9,991.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.63 : 24,221.05 = 6,663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.63/24,221.05 = 6,663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.63x = 24,221.05 × 6,663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.63x = 161,389,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,389,199.28/16,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.51

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