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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.68, 22,999.66 and 11,008.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.68, 22,999.66 and 11,008.54 is: 15,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.68 : 22,999.66 = 11,008.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.68/22,999.66 = 11,008.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.68x = 22,999.66 × 11,008.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.68x = 253,192,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,192,677.10/16,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,185.17

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