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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.18, 24,984.12 and 11,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.18, 24,984.12 and 11,403.24 is: 17,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.18 : 24,984.12 = 11,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.18/24,984.12 = 11,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.18x = 24,984.12 × 11,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.18x = 284,899,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,899,916.55/16,662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.60

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