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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.88, 22,975.38 and 11,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.88, 22,975.38 and 11,947.96 is: 16,465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.88 : 22,975.38 = 11,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.88/22,975.38 = 11,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.88x = 22,975.38 × 11,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.88x = 274,508,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,508,921.22/16,671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,465.38

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