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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.46, 24,969.00 and 11,723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.46, 24,969.00 and 11,723.72 is: 17,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.46 : 24,969.00 = 11,723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.46/24,969.00 = 11,723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.46x = 24,969.00 × 11,723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.46x = 292,729,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,729,483.80/16,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,566.10

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