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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.49, 22,973.26 and 11,352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.49, 22,973.26 and 11,352.51 is: 15,650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.49 : 22,973.26 = 11,352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.49/22,973.26 = 11,352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.49x = 22,973.26 × 11,352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.49x = 260,804,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,804,163.88/16,664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.29

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