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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.39, 22,974.84 and 11,873.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.39, 22,974.84 and 11,873.08 is: 16,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.39 : 22,974.84 = 11,873.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.39/22,974.84 = 11,873.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.39x = 22,974.84 × 11,873.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.39x = 272,782,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,782,142.03/16,652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,380.97

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