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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.20, 24,885.30 and 12,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.20, 24,885.30 and 12,216.20 is: 18,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.20 : 24,885.30 = 12,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.20/24,885.30 = 12,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.20x = 24,885.30 × 12,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.20x = 304,003,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,003,801.86/16,590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.30

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