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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.76, 24,879.19 and 11,316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.76, 24,879.19 and 11,316.69 is: 16,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.76 : 24,879.19 = 11,316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.76/24,879.19 = 11,316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.76x = 24,879.19 × 11,316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.76x = 281,550,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,550,052.39/16,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.20

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