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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,648.16, 22,983.68 and 11,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,648.16, 22,983.68 and 11,350.76 is: 15,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648.16 : 22,983.68 = 11,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648.16/22,983.68 = 11,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648.16x = 22,983.68 × 11,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648.16x = 260,882,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,882,235.60/16,648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,670.33

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