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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.22, 24,983.56 and 11,733.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.22, 24,983.56 and 11,733.48 is: 17,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.22 : 24,983.56 = 11,733.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.22/24,983.56 = 11,733.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.22x = 24,983.56 × 11,733.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.22x = 293,144,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,144,022.57/16,674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.68

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