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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.80, 24,248.70 and 12,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.80, 24,248.70 and 12,277.80 is: 18,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.80 : 24,248.70 = 12,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.80/24,248.70 = 12,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.80x = 24,248.70 × 12,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.80x = 297,720,688.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,720,688.86/16,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.70

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