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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.54, 22,946.85 and 11,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.54, 22,946.85 and 11,332.74 is: 15,632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.54 : 22,946.85 = 11,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.54/22,946.85 = 11,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.54x = 22,946.85 × 11,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.54x = 260,050,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,050,684.87/16,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,632.24

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