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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.58, 24,989.04 and 11,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.58, 24,989.04 and 11,129.34 is: 16,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.58 : 24,989.04 = 11,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.58/24,989.04 = 11,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.58x = 24,989.04 × 11,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.58x = 278,111,522.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,111,522.43/16,640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.85

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