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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.36, 22,318.92 and 11,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.36, 22,318.92 and 11,469.52 is: 15,823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.36 : 22,318.92 = 11,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.36/22,318.92 = 11,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.36x = 22,318.92 × 11,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.36x = 255,987,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,987,299.32/16,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,823.80

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