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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.36, 24,231.56 and 6,803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.36, 24,231.56 and 6,803.61 is: 10,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.36 : 24,231.56 = 6,803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.36/24,231.56 = 6,803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.36x = 24,231.56 × 6,803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.36x = 164,862,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,862,049.91/16,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.85

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