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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.51, 22,965.75 and 11,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.51, 22,965.75 and 11,625.56 is: 16,015.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.51 : 22,965.75 = 11,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.51/22,965.75 = 11,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.51x = 22,965.75 × 11,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.51x = 266,989,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,989,704.57/16,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.69

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