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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.07, 24,942.50 and 11,657.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.07, 24,942.50 and 11,657.85 is: 17,468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.07 : 24,942.50 = 11,657.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.07/24,942.50 = 11,657.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.07x = 24,942.50 × 11,657.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.07x = 290,775,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,775,865.34/16,646.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.14

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