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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.68, 24,948.24 and 11,915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.68, 24,948.24 and 11,915.68 is: 17,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.68 : 24,948.24 = 11,915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.68/24,948.24 = 11,915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.68x = 24,948.24 × 11,915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.68x = 297,275,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,275,244.40/16,667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,835.43

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