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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.72, 24,967.90 and 11,722.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.72, 24,967.90 and 11,722.98 is: 17,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.72 : 24,967.90 = 11,722.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.72/24,967.90 = 11,722.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.72x = 24,967.90 × 11,722.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.72x = 292,698,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,698,221.65/16,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.00

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