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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.60, 22,968.84 and 11,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.60, 22,968.84 and 11,355.52 is: 15,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.60 : 22,968.84 = 11,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.60/22,968.84 = 11,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.60x = 22,968.84 × 11,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.60x = 260,823,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,823,122.00/16,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,657.91

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