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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.92, 22,969.56 and 11,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.92, 22,969.56 and 11,872.32 is: 16,375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.92 : 22,969.56 = 11,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.92/22,969.56 = 11,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.92x = 22,969.56 × 11,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.92x = 272,701,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,701,966.58/16,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,375.62

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