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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.66, 24,901.63 and 11,047.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.66, 24,901.63 and 11,047.88 is: 16,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.66 : 24,901.63 = 11,047.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.66/24,901.63 = 11,047.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.66x = 24,901.63 × 11,047.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.66x = 275,110,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,110,220.04/16,590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.23

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