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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.67, 22,527.11 and 10,661.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.67, 22,527.11 and 10,661.61 is: 14,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.67 : 22,527.11 = 10,661.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.67/22,527.11 = 10,661.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.67x = 22,527.11 × 10,661.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.67x = 240,175,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,175,207.94/16,328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.80

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