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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.66, 24,951.60 and 11,726.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.66, 24,951.60 and 11,726.90 is: 17,558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.66 : 24,951.60 = 11,726.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.66/24,951.60 = 11,726.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.66x = 24,951.60 × 11,726.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.66x = 292,604,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,604,918.04/16,664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,558.41

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