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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.32, 24,155.98 and 12,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.32, 24,155.98 and 12,225.80 is: 18,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.32 : 24,155.98 = 12,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.32/24,155.98 = 12,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.32x = 24,155.98 × 12,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.32x = 295,326,180.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,326,180.28/16,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.36

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