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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.33, 22,954.88 and 11,274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.33, 22,954.88 and 11,274.05 is: 15,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.33 : 22,954.88 = 11,274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.33/22,954.88 = 11,274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.33x = 22,954.88 × 11,274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.33x = 258,794,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,794,293.72/16,653.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,540.09

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