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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.84, 22,968.52 and 11,942.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.84, 22,968.52 and 11,942.92 is: 16,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.84 : 22,968.52 = 11,942.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.84/22,968.52 = 11,942.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.84x = 22,968.52 × 11,942.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.84x = 274,311,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,311,196.88/16,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,458.50

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