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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.97, 22,918.64 and 11,591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.97, 22,918.64 and 11,591.06 is: 15,968.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.97 : 22,918.64 = 11,591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.97/22,918.64 = 11,591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.97x = 22,918.64 × 11,591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.97x = 265,651,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,651,331.36/16,635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,968.49

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