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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.60, 22,966.08 and 11,353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.60, 22,966.08 and 11,353.52 is: 15,655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.60 : 22,966.08 = 11,353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.60/22,966.08 = 11,353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.60x = 22,966.08 × 11,353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.60x = 260,745,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,745,848.60/16,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,655.15

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