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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.54, 22,942.71 and 11,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.54, 22,942.71 and 11,329.74 is: 15,628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.54 : 22,942.71 = 11,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.54/22,942.71 = 11,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.54x = 22,942.71 × 11,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.54x = 259,934,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,934,939.20/16,632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,628.10

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