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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.48, 24,854.94 and 11,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.48, 24,854.94 and 11,878.44 is: 17,824.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.48 : 24,854.94 = 11,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.48/24,854.94 = 11,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.48x = 24,854.94 × 11,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.48x = 295,237,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,237,913.49/16,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,824.63

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