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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.28, 22,986.59 and 11,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.28, 22,986.59 and 11,297.07 is: 15,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.28 : 22,986.59 = 11,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.28/22,986.59 = 11,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.28x = 22,986.59 × 11,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.28x = 259,681,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,681,059.81/16,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.88

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