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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.64, 22,981.59 and 11,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.64, 22,981.59 and 11,349.24 is: 15,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.64 : 22,981.59 = 11,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.64/22,981.59 = 11,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.64x = 22,981.59 × 11,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.64x = 260,823,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,823,580.49/16,646.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,668.24

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