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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.98, 24,986.19 and 11,735.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.98, 24,986.19 and 11,735.23 is: 17,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.98 : 24,986.19 = 11,735.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.98/24,986.19 = 11,735.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.98x = 24,986.19 × 11,735.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.98x = 293,218,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,218,686.47/16,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,583.30

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