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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.33, 24,968.81 and 11,723.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.33, 24,968.81 and 11,723.59 is: 17,565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.33 : 24,968.81 = 11,723.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.33/24,968.81 = 11,723.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.33x = 24,968.81 × 11,723.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.33x = 292,724,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,724,091.23/16,664.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.91

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