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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.50, 22,423.65 and 11,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.50, 22,423.65 and 11,541.38 is: 15,921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.50 : 22,423.65 = 11,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.50/22,423.65 = 11,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.50x = 22,423.65 × 11,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.50x = 258,799,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,799,865.64/16,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,921.74

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