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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.48, 24,856.44 and 11,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.48, 24,856.44 and 11,879.44 is: 17,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.48 : 24,856.44 = 11,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.48/24,856.44 = 11,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.48x = 24,856.44 × 11,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.48x = 295,280,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,280,587.59/16,564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,826.13

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