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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.67, 22,937.64 and 11,597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.67, 22,937.64 and 11,597.69 is: 16,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.67 : 22,937.64 = 11,597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.67/22,937.64 = 11,597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.67x = 22,937.64 × 11,597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.67x = 266,023,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,023,620.01/16,622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,003.67

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