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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.67, 22,941.78 and 11,600.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.67, 22,941.78 and 11,600.69 is: 16,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.67 : 22,941.78 = 11,600.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.67/22,941.78 = 11,600.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.67x = 22,941.78 × 11,600.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.67x = 266,140,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,140,477.83/16,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.80

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