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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,681.45, 24,994.49 and 11,740.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,681.45, 24,994.49 and 11,740.71 is: 17,591.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,681.45 : 24,994.49 = 11,740.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,681.45/24,994.49 = 11,740.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,681.45x = 24,994.49 × 11,740.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,681.45x = 293,452,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,452,906.26/16,681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.57

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