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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.20, 24,910.80 and 12,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.20, 24,910.80 and 12,233.20 is: 18,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.20 : 24,910.80 = 12,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.20/24,910.80 = 12,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.20x = 24,910.80 × 12,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.20x = 304,738,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,738,798.56/16,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.80

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