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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.94, 22,984.82 and 11,284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.94, 22,984.82 and 11,284.54 is: 15,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.94 : 22,984.82 = 11,284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.94/22,984.82 = 11,284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.94x = 22,984.82 × 11,284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.94x = 259,373,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,373,120.68/16,661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.80

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