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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.17, 22,429.17 and 11,217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.17, 22,429.17 and 11,217.69 is: 15,486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.17 : 22,429.17 = 11,217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.17/22,429.17 = 11,217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.17x = 22,429.17 × 11,217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.17x = 251,603,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,603,476.02/16,246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,486.94

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