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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.70, 24,843.79 and 11,550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.70, 24,843.79 and 11,550.86 is: 17,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.70 : 24,843.79 = 11,550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.70/24,843.79 = 11,550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.70x = 24,843.79 × 11,550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.70x = 286,967,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,967,230.80/16,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,312.53

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