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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.23, 24,892.07 and 11,903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.23, 24,892.07 and 11,903.19 is: 17,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.23 : 24,892.07 = 11,903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.23/24,892.07 = 11,903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.23x = 24,892.07 × 11,903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.23x = 296,294,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,294,979.19/16,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.76

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