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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,648.80, 22,966.70 and 11,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,648.80, 22,966.70 and 11,271.44 is: 15,548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648.80 : 22,966.70 = 11,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648.80/22,966.70 = 11,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648.80x = 22,966.70 × 11,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648.80x = 258,867,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,867,609.86/16,648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.72

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