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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.62, 22,992.98 and 11,960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.62, 22,992.98 and 11,960.70 is: 16,482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.62 : 22,992.98 = 11,960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.62/22,992.98 = 11,960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.62x = 22,992.98 × 11,960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.62x = 275,012,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,012,135.89/16,684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,482.97

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