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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.54, 22,924.81 and 12,166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.54, 22,924.81 and 12,166.57 is: 16,794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.54 : 22,924.81 = 12,166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.54/22,924.81 = 12,166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.54x = 22,924.81 × 12,166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.54x = 278,916,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,916,217.87/16,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,794.55

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