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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.37, 24,986.79 and 11,735.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.37, 24,986.79 and 11,735.64 is: 17,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.37 : 24,986.79 = 11,735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.37/24,986.79 = 11,735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.37x = 24,986.79 × 11,735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.37x = 293,235,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,235,972.20/16,676.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,583.92

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