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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.51, 24,996.36 and 11,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.51, 24,996.36 and 11,740.76 is: 17,614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.51 : 24,996.36 = 11,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.51/24,996.36 = 11,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.51x = 24,996.36 × 11,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.51x = 293,476,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,476,138.65/16,661.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,614.02

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