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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.29, 24,844.23 and 11,642.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.29, 24,844.23 and 11,642.09 is: 17,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.29 : 24,844.23 = 11,642.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.29/24,844.23 = 11,642.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.29x = 24,844.23 × 11,642.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.29x = 289,238,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,238,637.42/16,581.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.68

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