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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.58, 24,975.19 and 11,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.58, 24,975.19 and 11,727.84 is: 17,572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.58 : 24,975.19 = 11,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.58/24,975.19 = 11,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.58x = 24,975.19 × 11,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.58x = 292,905,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,905,032.29/16,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.28

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