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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.46, 24,982.50 and 11,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.46, 24,982.50 and 11,732.76 is: 17,579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.46 : 24,982.50 = 11,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.46/24,982.50 = 11,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.46x = 24,982.50 × 11,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.46x = 293,113,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,113,676.70/16,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,579.66

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