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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.39, 24,793.79 and 12,365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.39, 24,793.79 and 12,365.79 is: 18,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.39 : 24,793.79 = 12,365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.39/24,793.79 = 12,365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.39x = 24,793.79 × 12,365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.39x = 306,594,738.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,594,738.62/16,545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,530.52

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