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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.48, 22,362.66 and 11,504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.48, 22,362.66 and 11,504.04 is: 15,859.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.48 : 22,362.66 = 11,504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.48/22,362.66 = 11,504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.48x = 22,362.66 × 11,504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.48x = 257,260,935.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,260,935.15/16,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,859.28

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