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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.40, 24,696.60 and 12,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.40, 24,696.60 and 12,101.20 is: 18,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.40 : 24,696.60 = 12,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.40/24,696.60 = 12,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.40x = 24,696.60 × 12,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.40x = 298,858,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,858,495.92/16,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.80

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