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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.20, 24,304.80 and 12,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.20, 24,304.80 and 12,266.60 is: 18,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.20 : 24,304.80 = 12,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.20/24,304.80 = 12,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.20x = 24,304.80 × 12,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.20x = 298,137,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,137,259.68/16,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.90

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