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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.38, 24,985.30 and 11,734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.38, 24,985.30 and 11,734.64 is: 17,582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.38 : 24,985.30 = 11,734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.38/24,985.30 = 11,734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.38x = 24,985.30 × 11,734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.38x = 293,193,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,193,500.79/16,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,582.42

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