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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.70, 24,950.70 and 11,704.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.70, 24,950.70 and 11,704.95 is: 17,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.70 : 24,950.70 = 11,704.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.70/24,950.70 = 11,704.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.70x = 24,950.70 × 11,704.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.70x = 292,046,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,046,695.97/16,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.98

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