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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.01, 24,994.11 and 11,739.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.01, 24,994.11 and 11,739.26 is: 17,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.01 : 24,994.11 = 11,739.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.01/24,994.11 = 11,739.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.01x = 24,994.11 × 11,739.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.01x = 293,412,230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,412,230.79/16,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.77

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