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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.52, 22,956.62 and 11,618.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.52, 22,956.62 and 11,618.58 is: 16,006.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.52 : 22,956.62 = 11,618.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.52/22,956.62 = 11,618.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.52x = 22,956.62 × 11,618.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.52x = 266,723,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,723,326.00/16,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.42

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