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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.57, 22,958.01 and 11,619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.57, 22,958.01 and 11,619.62 is: 16,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.57 : 22,958.01 = 11,619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.57/22,958.01 = 11,619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.57x = 22,958.01 × 11,619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.57x = 266,763,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,763,237.37/16,664.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.81

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