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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.12, 24,898.74 and 11,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.12, 24,898.74 and 11,670.76 is: 17,501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.12 : 24,898.74 = 11,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.12/24,898.74 = 11,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.12x = 24,898.74 × 11,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.12x = 290,587,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,587,218.84/16,603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.96

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