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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.34, 22,935.78 and 11,606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.34, 22,935.78 and 11,606.56 is: 15,987.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.34 : 22,935.78 = 11,606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.34/22,935.78 = 11,606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.34x = 22,935.78 × 11,606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.34x = 266,205,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,205,506.72/16,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.03

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