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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.66, 24,968.10 and 11,737.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.66, 24,968.10 and 11,737.90 is: 17,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.66 : 24,968.10 = 11,737.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.66/24,968.10 = 11,737.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.66x = 24,968.10 × 11,737.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.66x = 293,073,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,073,060.99/16,675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,574.90

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