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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.36, 22,938.52 and 11,608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.36, 22,938.52 and 11,608.56 is: 15,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.36 : 22,938.52 = 11,608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.36/22,938.52 = 11,608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.36x = 22,938.52 × 11,608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.36x = 266,283,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,283,185.73/16,653.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.76

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