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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.20, 24,844.38 and 11,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.20, 24,844.38 and 11,586.28 is: 17,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.20 : 24,844.38 = 11,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.20/24,844.38 = 11,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.20x = 24,844.38 × 11,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.20x = 287,853,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,853,943.11/16,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.31

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