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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.28, 22,994.86 and 11,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.28, 22,994.86 and 11,303.08 is: 15,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.28 : 22,994.86 = 11,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.28/22,994.86 = 11,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.28x = 22,994.86 × 11,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.28x = 259,912,742.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,912,742.17/16,682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.17

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