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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.52, 22,945.59 and 11,610.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.52, 22,945.59 and 11,610.57 is: 15,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.52 : 22,945.59 = 11,610.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.52/22,945.59 = 11,610.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.52x = 22,945.59 × 11,610.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.52x = 266,411,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,411,378.89/16,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.38

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