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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.88, 24,899.82 and 11,389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.88, 24,899.82 and 11,389.96 is: 17,084.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.88 : 24,899.82 = 11,389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.88/24,899.82 = 11,389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.88x = 24,899.82 × 11,389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.88x = 283,607,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,607,953.81/16,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,084.94

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