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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.20, 24,246.30 and 12,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.20, 24,246.30 and 12,227.60 is: 18,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.20 : 24,246.30 = 12,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.20/24,246.30 = 12,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.20x = 24,246.30 × 12,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.20x = 296,474,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,474,057.88/16,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.40

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