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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.80, 24,232.20 and 12,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.80, 24,232.20 and 12,266.80 is: 18,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.80 : 24,232.20 = 12,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.80/24,232.20 = 12,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.80x = 24,232.20 × 12,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.80x = 297,251,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,251,550.96/16,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,400.20

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