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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.18, 22,913.85 and 11,903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.18, 22,913.85 and 11,903.26 is: 16,403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.18 : 22,913.85 = 11,903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.18/22,913.85 = 11,903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.18x = 22,913.85 × 11,903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.18x = 272,749,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,749,514.15/16,627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,403.83

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