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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.06, 24,825.08 and 11,641.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.06, 24,825.08 and 11,641.66 is: 17,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.06 : 24,825.08 = 11,641.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.06/24,825.08 = 11,641.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.06x = 24,825.08 × 11,641.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.06x = 289,005,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,005,107.87/16,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,462.49

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