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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.56, 24,825.84 and 11,642.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.56, 24,825.84 and 11,642.16 is: 17,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.56 : 24,825.84 = 11,642.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.56/24,825.84 = 11,642.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.56x = 24,825.84 × 11,642.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.56x = 289,026,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,026,343.20/16,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,463.24

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