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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.23, 24,859.07 and 11,881.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.23, 24,859.07 and 11,881.19 is: 17,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.23 : 24,859.07 = 11,881.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.23/24,859.07 = 11,881.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.23x = 24,859.07 × 11,881.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.23x = 295,355,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,355,333.89/16,566.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,828.76

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