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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.20, 24,590.10 and 12,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.20, 24,590.10 and 12,230.60 is: 18,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.20 : 24,590.10 = 12,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.20/24,590.10 = 12,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.20x = 24,590.10 × 12,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.20x = 300,751,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,751,677.06/16,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.12

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