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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.07, 24,837.08 and 11,649.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.07, 24,837.08 and 11,649.65 is: 17,474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.07 : 24,837.08 = 11,649.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.07/24,837.08 = 11,649.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.07x = 24,837.08 × 11,649.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.07x = 289,343,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,343,230.77/16,558.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,474.45

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