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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.58, 24,984.54 and 11,126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.58, 24,984.54 and 11,126.34 is: 16,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.58 : 24,984.54 = 11,126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.58/24,984.54 = 11,126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.58x = 24,984.54 × 11,126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.58x = 277,986,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,986,486.78/16,637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.35

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