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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.93, 24,832.40 and 11,646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.93, 24,832.40 and 11,646.54 is: 17,469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.93 : 24,832.40 = 11,646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.93/24,832.40 = 11,646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.93x = 24,832.40 × 11,646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.93x = 289,211,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,211,481.66/16,554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.81

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