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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.80, 24,919.20 and 11,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.80, 24,919.20 and 11,947.20 is: 17,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.80 : 24,919.20 = 11,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.80/24,919.20 = 11,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.80x = 24,919.20 × 11,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.80x = 297,714,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,714,666.24/16,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,920.80

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