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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.40, 24,771.84 and 12,167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.40, 24,771.84 and 12,167.04 is: 18,211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.40 : 24,771.84 = 12,167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.40/24,771.84 = 12,167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.40x = 24,771.84 × 12,167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.40x = 301,399,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,399,968.15/16,550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.04

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