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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.23, 24,899.57 and 11,908.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.23, 24,899.57 and 11,908.19 is: 17,869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.23 : 24,899.57 = 11,908.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.23/24,899.57 = 11,908.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.23x = 24,899.57 × 11,908.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.23x = 296,508,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,508,810.48/16,593.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.26

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