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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.06, 24,826.58 and 11,642.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.06, 24,826.58 and 11,642.66 is: 17,463.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.06 : 24,826.58 = 11,642.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.06/24,826.58 = 11,642.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.06x = 24,826.58 × 11,642.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.06x = 289,047,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,047,429.90/16,551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,463.98

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