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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.14, 22,975.38 and 11,344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.14, 22,975.38 and 11,344.74 is: 15,662.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.14 : 22,975.38 = 11,344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.14/22,975.38 = 11,344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.14x = 22,975.38 × 11,344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.14x = 260,649,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,649,712.50/16,642.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.03

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