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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.97, 24,743.72 and 11,845.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.97, 24,743.72 and 11,845.53 is: 17,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.97 : 24,743.72 = 11,845.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.97/24,743.72 = 11,845.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.97x = 24,743.72 × 11,845.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.97x = 293,102,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,102,507.19/16,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,696.25

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