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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.12, 24,983.42 and 11,733.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.12, 24,983.42 and 11,733.39 is: 17,580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.12 : 24,983.42 = 11,733.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.12/24,983.42 = 11,733.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.12x = 24,983.42 × 11,733.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.12x = 293,140,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,140,151.73/16,674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.55

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