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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.92, 22,955.84 and 11,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.92, 22,955.84 and 11,327.66 is: 15,636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.92 : 22,955.84 = 11,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.92/22,955.84 = 11,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.92x = 22,955.84 × 11,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.92x = 260,035,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,035,950.53/16,629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,636.63

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