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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.36, 22,952.66 and 11,336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.36, 22,952.66 and 11,336.43 is: 15,644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.36 : 22,952.66 = 11,336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.36/22,952.66 = 11,336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.36x = 22,952.66 × 11,336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.36x = 260,201,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,201,166.72/16,632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,644.27

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