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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.32, 22,941.10 and 11,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.32, 22,941.10 and 11,607.36 is: 15,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.32 : 22,941.10 = 11,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.32/22,941.10 = 11,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.32x = 22,941.10 × 11,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.32x = 266,285,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,285,606.50/16,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.90

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