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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.22, 24,859.26 and 11,587.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.22, 24,859.26 and 11,587.66 is: 17,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.22 : 24,859.26 = 11,587.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.22/24,859.26 = 11,587.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.22x = 24,859.26 × 11,587.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.22x = 288,060,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,060,652.73/16,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,363.28

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