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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.58, 24,970.69 and 11,724.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.58, 24,970.69 and 11,724.84 is: 17,567.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.58 : 24,970.69 = 11,724.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.58/24,970.69 = 11,724.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.58x = 24,970.69 × 11,724.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.58x = 292,777,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,777,359.60/16,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.79

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