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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.51, 22,962.99 and 11,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.51, 22,962.99 and 11,623.56 is: 16,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.51 : 22,962.99 = 11,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.51/22,962.99 = 11,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.51x = 22,962.99 × 11,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.51x = 266,911,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,911,692.04/16,668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.93

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