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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.97, 22,951.65 and 11,271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.97, 22,951.65 and 11,271.71 is: 15,536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.97 : 22,951.65 = 11,271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.97/22,951.65 = 11,271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.97x = 22,951.65 × 11,271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.97x = 258,704,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,704,313.37/16,650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.89

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