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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.52, 22,376.60 and 11,433.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.52, 22,376.60 and 11,433.35 is: 15,783.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.52 : 22,376.60 = 11,433.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.52/22,376.60 = 11,433.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.52x = 22,376.60 × 11,433.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.52x = 255,839,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,839,584.13/16,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,783.29

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