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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.32, 22,961.88 and 11,333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.32, 22,961.88 and 11,333.25 is: 15,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.32 : 22,961.88 = 11,333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.32/22,961.88 = 11,333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.32x = 22,961.88 × 11,333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.32x = 260,232,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,232,726.51/16,636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.45

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