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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.68, 24,954.30 and 11,693.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.68, 24,954.30 and 11,693.64 is: 17,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.68 : 24,954.30 = 11,693.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.68/24,954.30 = 11,693.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.68x = 24,954.30 × 11,693.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.68x = 291,806,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,806,600.65/16,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.78

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