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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.73, 24,891.32 and 11,902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.73, 24,891.32 and 11,902.69 is: 17,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.73 : 24,891.32 = 11,902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.73/24,891.32 = 11,902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.73x = 24,891.32 × 11,902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.73x = 296,273,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,273,665.65/16,587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.01

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