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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.64, 24,220.36 and 12,209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.64, 24,220.36 and 12,209.66 is: 18,297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.64 : 24,220.36 = 12,209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.64/24,220.36 = 12,209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.64x = 24,220.36 × 12,209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.64x = 295,722,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,722,360.68/16,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.79

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