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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.91, 22,993.88 and 11,888.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.91, 22,993.88 and 11,888.91 is: 16,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.91 : 22,993.88 = 11,888.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.91/22,993.88 = 11,888.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.91x = 22,993.88 × 11,888.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.91x = 273,372,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,372,110.43/16,667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.10

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