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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.67, 24,941.51 and 11,091.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.67, 24,941.51 and 11,091.83 is: 16,637.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.67 : 24,941.51 = 11,091.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.67/24,941.51 = 11,091.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.67x = 24,941.51 × 11,091.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.67x = 276,646,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,646,926.51/16,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.74

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