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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.16, 24,981.97 and 11,732.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.16, 24,981.97 and 11,732.41 is: 17,579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.16 : 24,981.97 = 11,732.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.16/24,981.97 = 11,732.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.16x = 24,981.97 × 11,732.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.16x = 293,098,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,098,779.00/16,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,579.08

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