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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.93, 24,833.90 and 11,647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.93, 24,833.90 and 11,647.54 is: 17,471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.93 : 24,833.90 = 11,647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.93/24,833.90 = 11,647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.93x = 24,833.90 × 11,647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.93x = 289,253,843.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,253,843.61/16,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,471.31

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