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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.58, 24,972.19 and 11,725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.58, 24,972.19 and 11,725.84 is: 17,569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.58 : 24,972.19 = 11,725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.58/24,972.19 = 11,725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.58x = 24,972.19 × 11,725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.58x = 292,819,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,819,904.39/16,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,569.29

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