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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.68, 24,951.24 and 11,917.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.68, 24,951.24 and 11,917.68 is: 17,838.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.68 : 24,951.24 = 11,917.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.68/24,951.24 = 11,917.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.68x = 24,951.24 × 11,917.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.68x = 297,360,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,360,893.92/16,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,838.43

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