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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.14, 22,968.48 and 11,339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.14, 22,968.48 and 11,339.74 is: 15,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.14 : 22,968.48 = 11,339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.14/22,968.48 = 11,339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.14x = 22,968.48 × 11,339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.14x = 260,456,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,456,591.40/16,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,655.13

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