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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.54, 22,948.23 and 11,333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.54, 22,948.23 and 11,333.74 is: 15,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.54 : 22,948.23 = 11,333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.54/22,948.23 = 11,333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.54x = 22,948.23 × 11,333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.54x = 260,089,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,089,272.28/16,636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,633.62

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