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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.93, 24,979.32 and 11,702.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.93, 24,979.32 and 11,702.47 is: 17,527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.93 : 24,979.32 = 11,702.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.93/24,979.32 = 11,702.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.93x = 24,979.32 × 11,702.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.93x = 292,319,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,319,680.47/16,677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.34

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