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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.37, 24,982.43 and 11,712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.37, 24,982.43 and 11,712.33 is: 17,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.37 : 24,982.43 = 11,712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.37/24,982.43 = 11,712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.37x = 24,982.43 × 11,712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.37x = 292,602,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,602,405.80/16,640.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,583.89

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