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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.40, 24,420.60 and 12,149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.40, 24,420.60 and 12,149.40 is: 18,224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.40 : 24,420.60 = 12,149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.40/24,420.60 = 12,149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.40x = 24,420.60 × 12,149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.40x = 296,695,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,695,637.64/16,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.10

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