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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.88, 24,996.92 and 11,741.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.88, 24,996.92 and 11,741.13 is: 17,614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.88 : 24,996.92 = 11,741.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.88/24,996.92 = 11,741.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.88x = 24,996.92 × 11,741.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.88x = 293,492,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,492,028.61/16,661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,614.58

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