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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.54, 24,858.82 and 11,664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.54, 24,858.82 and 11,664.08 is: 17,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.54 : 24,858.82 = 11,664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.54/24,858.82 = 11,664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.54x = 24,858.82 × 11,664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.54x = 289,955,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,955,183.08/16,572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,496.12

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