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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.04, 24,237.46 and 11,666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.04, 24,237.46 and 11,666.33 is: 17,477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.04 : 24,237.46 = 11,666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.04/24,237.46 = 11,666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.04x = 24,237.46 × 11,666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.04x = 282,762,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,762,191.01/16,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.07

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