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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.51, 24,997.86 and 11,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.51, 24,997.86 and 11,741.76 is: 17,615.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.51 : 24,997.86 = 11,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.51/24,997.86 = 11,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.51x = 24,997.86 × 11,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.51x = 293,518,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,518,872.63/16,662.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,615.53

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