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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.96, 24,983.25 and 11,733.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.96, 24,983.25 and 11,733.23 is: 17,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.96 : 24,983.25 = 11,733.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.96/24,983.25 = 11,733.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.96x = 24,983.25 × 11,733.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.96x = 293,134,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,134,218.40/16,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.36

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