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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.66, 24,984.28 and 11,733.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.66, 24,984.28 and 11,733.92 is: 17,581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.66 : 24,984.28 = 11,733.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.66/24,984.28 = 11,733.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.66x = 24,984.28 × 11,733.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.66x = 293,163,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,163,542.78/16,674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,581.38

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