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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.35, 22,390.65 and 11,446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.35, 22,390.65 and 11,446.84 is: 15,786.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.35 : 22,390.65 = 11,446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.35/22,390.65 = 11,446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.35x = 22,390.65 × 11,446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.35x = 256,302,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,302,188.05/16,235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,786.67

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