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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.97, 24,984.68 and 11,734.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.97, 24,984.68 and 11,734.23 is: 17,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.97 : 24,984.68 = 11,734.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.97/24,984.68 = 11,734.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.97x = 24,984.68 × 11,734.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.97x = 293,176,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,176,010.93/16,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,581.80

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