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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,582.20, 24,847.38 and 11,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,582.20, 24,847.38 and 11,588.28 is: 17,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,582.20 : 24,847.38 = 11,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,582.20/24,847.38 = 11,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,582.20x = 24,847.38 × 11,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,582.20x = 287,938,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,938,396.71/16,582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.31

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