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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.42, 24,962.92 and 11,719.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.42, 24,962.92 and 11,719.69 is: 17,560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.42 : 24,962.92 = 11,719.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.42/24,962.92 = 11,719.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.42x = 24,962.92 × 11,719.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.42x = 292,557,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,557,592.19/16,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.04

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