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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,547.38, 24,761.61 and 12,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,547.38, 24,761.61 and 12,153.94 is: 18,187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,547.38 : 24,761.61 = 12,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,547.38/24,761.61 = 12,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,547.38x = 24,761.61 × 12,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,547.38x = 300,951,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,951,122.24/16,547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,187.24

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