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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.58, 22,956.70 and 11,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.58, 22,956.70 and 11,329.50 is: 15,637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.58 : 22,956.70 = 11,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.58/22,956.70 = 11,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.58x = 22,956.70 × 11,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.58x = 260,087,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,087,932.65/16,632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,637.26

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