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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.52, 22,949.73 and 11,613.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.52, 22,949.73 and 11,613.57 is: 15,999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.52 : 22,949.73 = 11,613.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.52/22,949.73 = 11,613.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.52x = 22,949.73 × 11,613.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.52x = 266,528,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,528,295.84/16,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.52

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