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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.16, 22,986.40 and 11,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.16, 22,986.40 and 11,296.96 is: 15,571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.16 : 22,986.40 = 11,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.16/22,986.40 = 11,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.16x = 22,986.40 × 11,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.16x = 259,676,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,676,441.34/16,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.72

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