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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.88, 24,760.86 and 12,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.88, 24,760.86 and 12,153.44 is: 18,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.88 : 24,760.86 = 12,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.88/24,760.86 = 12,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.88x = 24,760.86 × 12,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.88x = 300,929,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,929,626.36/16,546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,186.49

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