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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.95, 24,839.01 and 11,570.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.95, 24,839.01 and 11,570.09 is: 17,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.95 : 24,839.01 = 11,570.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.95/24,839.01 = 11,570.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.95x = 24,839.01 × 11,570.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.95x = 287,389,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,389,457.02/16,555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,358.68

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