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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.96, 22,413.33 and 11,204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.96, 22,413.33 and 11,204.55 is: 15,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.96 : 22,413.33 = 11,204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.96/22,413.33 = 11,204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.96x = 22,413.33 × 11,204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.96x = 251,131,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,131,276.65/16,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.22

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