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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.88, 24,759.36 and 12,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.88, 24,759.36 and 12,152.44 is: 18,184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.88 : 24,759.36 = 12,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.88/24,759.36 = 12,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.88x = 24,759.36 × 12,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.88x = 300,886,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,886,636.84/16,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.99

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