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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618, 24,932.40 and 11,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618, 24,932.40 and 11,625.52 is: 17,442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618 : 24,932.40 = 11,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618/24,932.40 = 11,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618x = 24,932.40 × 11,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618x = 289,852,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,852,114.85/16,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,442.06

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