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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.23, 24,955.56 and 11,106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.23, 24,955.56 and 11,106.99 is: 16,679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.23 : 24,955.56 = 11,106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.23/24,955.56 = 11,106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.23x = 24,955.56 × 11,106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.23x = 277,181,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,181,155.36/16,618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.34

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