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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.82, 24,771.15 and 12,846.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.82, 24,771.15 and 12,846.62 is: 19,237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.82 : 24,771.15 = 12,846.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.82/24,771.15 = 12,846.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.82x = 24,771.15 × 12,846.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.82x = 318,225,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,225,612.94/16,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.64

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