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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.20, 24,872.55 and 12,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.20, 24,872.55 and 12,248.20 is: 18,327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.20 : 24,872.55 = 12,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.20/24,872.55 = 12,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.20x = 24,872.55 × 12,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.20x = 304,643,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,643,966.91/16,622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.54

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