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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.20, 24,486.60 and 12,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.20, 24,486.60 and 12,161.60 is: 18,223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.20 : 24,486.60 = 12,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.20/24,486.60 = 12,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.20x = 24,486.60 × 12,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.20x = 297,796,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,796,234.56/16,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.65

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