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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.51, 24,240.62 and 6,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.51, 24,240.62 and 6,294.44 is: 9,438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.51 : 24,240.62 = 6,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.51/24,240.62 = 6,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.51x = 24,240.62 × 6,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.51x = 152,581,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,581,022.69/16,166.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.09

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