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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.23, 24,860.58 and 11,882.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.23, 24,860.58 and 11,882.19 is: 17,830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.23 : 24,860.58 = 11,882.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.23/24,860.58 = 11,882.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.23x = 24,860.58 × 11,882.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.23x = 295,398,135.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,398,135.07/16,567.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,830.27

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