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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.60, 22,960.56 and 11,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.60, 22,960.56 and 11,349.52 is: 15,649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.60 : 22,960.56 = 11,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.60/22,960.56 = 11,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.60x = 22,960.56 × 11,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.60x = 260,591,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,591,334.93/16,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.63

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