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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.94, 22,988.97 and 11,287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.94, 22,988.97 and 11,287.53 is: 15,570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.94 : 22,988.97 = 11,287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.94/22,988.97 = 11,287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.94x = 22,988.97 × 11,287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.94x = 259,488,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,488,688.54/16,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.93

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