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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.94, 22,984.83 and 11,284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.94, 22,984.83 and 11,284.53 is: 15,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.94 : 22,984.83 = 11,284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.94/22,984.83 = 11,284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.94x = 22,984.83 × 11,284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.94x = 259,373,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,373,003.68/16,661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.79

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