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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.52, 22,946.96 and 11,611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.52, 22,946.96 and 11,611.58 is: 15,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.52 : 22,946.96 = 11,611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.52/22,946.96 = 11,611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.52x = 22,946.96 × 11,611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.52x = 266,450,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,450,461.80/16,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,996.77

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