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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.18, 24,949.74 and 11,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.18, 24,949.74 and 11,363.88 is: 17,036.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.18 : 24,949.74 = 11,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.18/24,949.74 = 11,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.18x = 24,949.74 × 11,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.18x = 283,525,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,525,851.39/16,642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,036.58

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