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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.72, 22,998.48 and 11,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.72, 22,998.48 and 11,077.28 is: 15,292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.72 : 22,998.48 = 11,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.72/22,998.48 = 11,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.72x = 22,998.48 × 11,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.72x = 254,760,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,760,602.53/16,658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.93

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