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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.16, 24,967.05 and 11,722.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.16, 24,967.05 and 11,722.43 is: 17,564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.16 : 24,967.05 = 11,722.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.16/24,967.05 = 11,722.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.16x = 24,967.05 × 11,722.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.16x = 292,674,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,674,495.93/16,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,564.17

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