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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.29, 22,416.64 and 11,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.29, 22,416.64 and 11,464.76 is: 15,822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.29 : 22,416.64 = 11,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.29/22,416.64 = 11,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.29x = 22,416.64 × 11,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.29x = 257,001,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,001,397.61/16,243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,822.00

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