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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,418.22, 24,584.81 and 11,957.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,418.22, 24,584.81 and 11,957.55 is: 17,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,418.22 : 24,584.81 = 11,957.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,418.22/24,584.81 = 11,957.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,418.22x = 24,584.81 × 11,957.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,418.22x = 293,974,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,974,035.03/16,418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,905.35

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