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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.40, 24,872.08 and 11,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.40, 24,872.08 and 11,371.48 is: 17,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.40 : 24,872.08 = 11,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.40/24,872.08 = 11,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.40x = 24,872.08 × 11,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.40x = 282,832,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,832,360.28/16,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.21

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