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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.07, 22,427.82 and 11,954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.07, 22,427.82 and 11,954.55 is: 16,508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.07 : 22,427.82 = 11,954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.07/22,427.82 = 11,954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.07x = 22,427.82 × 11,954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.07x = 268,114,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,114,495.58/16,241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.43

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