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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.74, 24,927.68 and 11,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.74, 24,927.68 and 11,604.96 is: 17,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.74 : 24,927.68 = 11,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.74/24,927.68 = 11,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.74x = 24,927.68 × 11,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.74x = 289,284,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,284,671.27/16,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,408.19

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