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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.96, 22,991.00 and 11,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.96, 22,991.00 and 11,226.20 is: 15,484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.96 : 22,991.00 = 11,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.96/22,991.00 = 11,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.96x = 22,991.00 × 11,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.96x = 258,101,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,101,393.11/16,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,484.89

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