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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.56, 22,411.04 and 11,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.56, 22,411.04 and 11,474.44 is: 15,827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.56 : 22,411.04 = 11,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.56/22,411.04 = 11,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.56x = 22,411.04 × 11,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.56x = 257,154,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,154,133.82/16,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.25

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