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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.33, 24,967.32 and 11,722.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.33, 24,967.32 and 11,722.59 is: 17,564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.33 : 24,967.32 = 11,722.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.33/24,967.32 = 11,722.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.33x = 24,967.32 × 11,722.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.33x = 292,681,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,681,611.80/16,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,564.41

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