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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.14, 22,938.17 and 11,605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.14, 22,938.17 and 11,605.28 is: 15,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.14 : 22,938.17 = 11,605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.14/22,938.17 = 11,605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.14x = 22,938.17 × 11,605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.14x = 266,203,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,203,712.82/16,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,988.08

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