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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.96, 24,969.76 and 11,724.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.96, 24,969.76 and 11,724.22 is: 17,566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.96 : 24,969.76 = 11,724.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.96/24,969.76 = 11,724.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.96x = 24,969.76 × 11,724.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.96x = 292,750,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,750,776.12/16,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,566.85

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