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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.58, 24,632.45 and 11,774.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.58, 24,632.45 and 11,774.66 is: 17,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.58 : 24,632.45 = 11,774.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.58/24,632.45 = 11,774.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.58x = 24,632.45 × 11,774.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.58x = 290,038,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,038,664.84/16,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,666.35

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