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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.20, 24,978.30 and 16,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.20, 24,978.30 and 16,166.20 is: 24,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.20 : 24,978.30 = 16,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.20/24,978.30 = 16,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.20x = 24,978.30 × 16,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.20x = 403,804,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,804,193.46/16,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.30

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