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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.60, 24,977.86 and 11,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.60, 24,977.86 and 11,982.50 is: 17,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.60 : 24,977.86 = 11,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.60/24,977.86 = 11,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.60x = 24,977.86 × 11,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.60x = 299,297,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,297,207.45/16,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.14

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