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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.63, 24,987.42 and 11,724.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.63, 24,987.42 and 11,724.03 is: 17,565.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.63 : 24,987.42 = 11,724.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.63/24,987.42 = 11,724.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.63x = 24,987.42 × 11,724.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.63x = 292,953,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,953,261.70/16,677.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.64

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