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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.60, 24,982.63 and 11,732.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.60, 24,982.63 and 11,732.85 is: 17,579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.60 : 24,982.63 = 11,732.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.60/24,982.63 = 11,732.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.60x = 24,982.63 × 11,732.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.60x = 293,117,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,117,391.73/16,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,579.74

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