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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.94, 24,983.19 and 11,733.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.94, 24,983.19 and 11,733.21 is: 17,580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.94 : 24,983.19 = 11,733.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.94/24,983.19 = 11,733.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.94x = 24,983.19 × 11,733.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.94x = 293,133,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,133,014.74/16,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.31

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