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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.52, 22,941.45 and 11,607.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.52, 22,941.45 and 11,607.57 is: 15,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.52 : 22,941.45 = 11,607.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.52/22,941.45 = 11,607.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.52x = 22,941.45 × 11,607.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.52x = 266,294,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,294,486.78/16,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,991.24

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