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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.51, 24,975.05 and 11,124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.51, 24,975.05 and 11,124.27 is: 16,700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.51 : 24,975.05 = 11,124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.51/24,975.05 = 11,124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.51x = 24,975.05 × 11,124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.51x = 277,829,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,829,143.84/16,635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.97

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