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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.14, 22,969.86 and 11,340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.14, 22,969.86 and 11,340.74 is: 15,656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.14 : 22,969.86 = 11,340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.14/22,969.86 = 11,340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.14x = 22,969.86 × 11,340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.14x = 260,495,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,495,210.10/16,638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,656.51

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