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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.46, 24,973.50 and 11,726.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.46, 24,973.50 and 11,726.73 is: 17,570.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.46 : 24,973.50 = 11,726.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.46/24,973.50 = 11,726.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.46x = 24,973.50 × 11,726.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.46x = 292,857,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,857,491.66/16,667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,570.61

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