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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.48, 24,982.98 and 11,048.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.48, 24,982.98 and 11,048.58 is: 16,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.48 : 24,982.98 = 11,048.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.48/24,982.98 = 11,048.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.48x = 24,982.98 × 11,048.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.48x = 276,026,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,026,453.17/16,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,553.83

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