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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.42, 24,914.58 and 11,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.42, 24,914.58 and 11,639.26 is: 17,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.42 : 24,914.58 = 11,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.42/24,914.58 = 11,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.42x = 24,914.58 × 11,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.42x = 289,987,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,987,274.41/16,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,440.30

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