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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.86, 22,953.34 and 11,336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.86, 22,953.34 and 11,336.93 is: 15,644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.86 : 22,953.34 = 11,336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.86/22,953.34 = 11,336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.86x = 22,953.34 × 11,336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.86x = 260,220,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,220,408.85/16,632.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,644.96

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