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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.56, 24,942.20 and 12,203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.56, 24,942.20 and 12,203.80 is: 18,310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.56 : 24,942.20 = 12,203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.56/24,942.20 = 12,203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.56x = 24,942.20 × 12,203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.56x = 304,389,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,389,496.99/16,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,310.73

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