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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.26, 24,221.98 and 6,663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.26, 24,221.98 and 6,663.81 is: 9,992.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.26 : 24,221.98 = 6,663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.26/24,221.98 = 6,663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.26x = 24,221.98 × 6,663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.26x = 161,410,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,410,672.54/16,153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.45

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