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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.30, 24,912.45 and 11,942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.30, 24,912.45 and 11,942.70 is: 17,914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.30 : 24,912.45 = 11,942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.30/24,912.45 = 11,942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.30x = 24,912.45 × 11,942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.30x = 297,521,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,521,916.62/16,608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,914.05

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