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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.18, 22,932.96 and 10,943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.18, 22,932.96 and 10,943.86 is: 15,108.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.18 : 22,932.96 = 10,943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.18/22,932.96 = 10,943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.18x = 22,932.96 × 10,943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.18x = 250,975,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,975,048.25/16,611.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.81

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