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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.27, 22,376.26 and 11,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.27, 22,376.26 and 11,433.10 is: 15,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.27 : 22,376.26 = 11,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.27/22,376.26 = 11,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.27x = 22,376.26 × 11,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.27x = 255,830,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,830,045.56/16,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,782.95

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