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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.24, 22,929.84 and 11,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.24, 22,929.84 and 11,575.20 is: 15,975.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.24 : 22,929.84 = 11,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.24/22,929.84 = 11,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.24x = 22,929.84 × 11,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.24x = 265,417,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,417,483.97/16,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,975.30

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