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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.56, 24,952.62 and 11,384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.56, 24,952.62 and 11,384.66 is: 17,070.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.56 : 24,952.62 = 11,384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.56/24,952.62 = 11,384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.56x = 24,952.62 × 11,384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.56x = 284,077,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,077,094.81/16,641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,070.34

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