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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.68, 22,911.78 and 11,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.68, 22,911.78 and 11,901.76 is: 16,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.68 : 22,911.78 = 11,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.68/22,911.78 = 11,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.68x = 22,911.78 × 11,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.68x = 272,690,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,690,506.73/16,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.77

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