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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.48, 22,404.06 and 11,534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.48, 22,404.06 and 11,534.04 is: 15,900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.48 : 22,404.06 = 11,534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.48/22,404.06 = 11,534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.48x = 22,404.06 × 11,534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.48x = 258,409,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,409,324.20/16,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,900.66

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