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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.20, 24,934.80 and 12,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.20, 24,934.80 and 12,249.20 is: 18,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.20 : 24,934.80 = 12,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.20/24,934.80 = 12,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.20x = 24,934.80 × 12,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.20x = 305,431,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,431,352.16/16,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.80

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