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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.70, 24,539.97 and 11,980.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.70, 24,539.97 and 11,980.58 is: 17,979.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.70 : 24,539.97 = 11,980.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.70/24,539.97 = 11,980.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.70x = 24,539.97 × 11,980.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.70x = 294,003,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,003,073.78/16,351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.97

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