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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.40, 24,845.10 and 12,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.40, 24,845.10 and 12,200.20 is: 18,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.40 : 24,845.10 = 12,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.40/24,845.10 = 12,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.40x = 24,845.10 × 12,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.40x = 303,115,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,115,189.02/16,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.30

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