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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.88, 24,979.32 and 11,442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.88, 24,979.32 and 11,442.96 is: 17,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.88 : 24,979.32 = 11,442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.88/24,979.32 = 11,442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.88x = 24,979.32 × 11,442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.88x = 285,837,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,837,359.59/16,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,164.44

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