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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.44, 22,986.90 and 11,286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.44, 22,986.90 and 11,286.03 is: 15,568.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.44 : 22,986.90 = 11,286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.44/22,986.90 = 11,286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.44x = 22,986.90 × 11,286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.44x = 259,430,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,430,843.01/16,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,568.86

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