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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,585.73, 24,888.32 and 11,900.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,585.73, 24,888.32 and 11,900.69 is: 17,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,585.73 : 24,888.32 = 11,900.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,585.73/24,888.32 = 11,900.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,585.73x = 24,888.32 × 11,900.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,585.73x = 296,188,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,188,180.94/16,585.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,858.01

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