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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.95, 24,970.73 and 11,731.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.95, 24,970.73 and 11,731.95 is: 17,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.95 : 24,970.73 = 11,731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.95/24,970.73 = 11,731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.95x = 24,970.73 × 11,731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.95x = 292,955,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,955,297.16/16,627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,618.25

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