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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.14, 24,794.91 and 12,366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.14, 24,794.91 and 12,366.54 is: 18,531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.14 : 24,794.91 = 12,366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.14/24,794.91 = 12,366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.14x = 24,794.91 × 12,366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.14x = 306,627,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,627,246.31/16,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.65

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