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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.80, 24,921.60 and 11,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.80, 24,921.60 and 11,404.80 is: 17,133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.80 : 24,921.60 = 11,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.80/24,921.60 = 11,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.80x = 24,921.60 × 11,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.80x = 284,225,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,225,863.68/16,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,133.60

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