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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.99, 24,249.78 and 6,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.99, 24,249.78 and 6,308.08 is: 9,461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.99 : 24,249.78 = 6,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.99/24,249.78 = 6,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.99x = 24,249.78 × 6,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.99x = 152,969,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,969,491.60/16,166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.84

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