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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.65, 22,966.54 and 11,538.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.65, 22,966.54 and 11,538.59 is: 15,929.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.65 : 22,966.54 = 11,538.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.65/22,966.54 = 11,538.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.65x = 22,966.54 × 11,538.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.65x = 265,001,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,001,345.10/16,635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.73

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