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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.57, 22,952.58 and 11,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.57, 22,952.58 and 11,326.50 is: 15,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.57 : 22,952.58 = 11,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.57/22,952.58 = 11,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.57x = 22,952.58 × 11,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.57x = 259,972,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,972,397.37/16,629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.14

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