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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,648.64, 24,985.28 and 11,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,648.64, 24,985.28 and 11,372.48 is: 17,067.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648.64 : 24,985.28 = 11,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648.64/24,985.28 = 11,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648.64x = 24,985.28 × 11,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648.64x = 284,144,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,144,597.09/16,648.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,067.14

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