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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.60, 22,941.24 and 11,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.60, 22,941.24 and 11,335.52 is: 15,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.60 : 22,941.24 = 11,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.60/22,941.24 = 11,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.60x = 22,941.24 × 11,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.60x = 260,050,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,050,884.84/16,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.31

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