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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.04, 24,240.40 and 7,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.04, 24,240.40 and 7,151.96 is: 10,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.04 : 24,240.40 = 7,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.04/24,240.40 = 7,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.04x = 24,240.40 × 7,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.04x = 173,366,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,366,258.92/16,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.10

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