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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.17, 22,924.29 and 12,166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.17, 22,924.29 and 12,166.19 is: 16,794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.17 : 22,924.29 = 12,166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.17/22,924.29 = 12,166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.17x = 22,924.29 × 12,166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.17x = 278,901,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,901,325.07/16,607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.03

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