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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.13, 24,934.56 and 11,963.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.13, 24,934.56 and 11,963.82 is: 17,946.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.13 : 24,934.56 = 11,963.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.13/24,934.56 = 11,963.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.13x = 24,934.56 × 11,963.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.13x = 298,312,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,312,587.62/16,622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.71

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