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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.76, 22,932.54 and 11,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.76, 22,932.54 and 11,589.96 is: 15,989.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.76 : 22,932.54 = 11,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.76/22,932.54 = 11,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.76x = 22,932.54 × 11,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.76x = 265,787,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,787,221.30/16,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.36

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