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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.97, 24,795.54 and 12,141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.97, 24,795.54 and 12,141.81 is: 18,196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.97 : 24,795.54 = 12,141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.97/24,795.54 = 12,141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.97x = 24,795.54 × 12,141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.97x = 301,062,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,062,735.53/16,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.63

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