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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.42, 24,968.92 and 11,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.42, 24,968.92 and 11,723.68 is: 17,566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.42 : 24,968.92 = 11,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.42/24,968.92 = 11,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.42x = 24,968.92 × 11,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.42x = 292,727,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,727,628.03/16,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,566.03

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