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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.67, 24,843.59 and 11,310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.67, 24,843.59 and 11,310.05 is: 16,958.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.67 : 24,843.59 = 11,310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.67/24,843.59 = 11,310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.67x = 24,843.59 × 11,310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.67x = 280,982,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,982,130.01/16,568.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,958.64

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