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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.67, 24,917.95 and 11,641.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.67, 24,917.95 and 11,641.51 is: 17,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.67 : 24,917.95 = 11,641.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.67/24,917.95 = 11,641.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.67x = 24,917.95 × 11,641.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.67x = 290,082,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,082,564.10/16,629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,443.68

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