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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.14, 22,979.52 and 11,347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.14, 22,979.52 and 11,347.74 is: 15,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.14 : 22,979.52 = 11,347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.14/22,979.52 = 11,347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.14x = 22,979.52 × 11,347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.14x = 260,765,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,765,618.28/16,645.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,666.17

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