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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.48, 22,433.80 and 11,418.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.48, 22,433.80 and 11,418.00 is: 15,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.48 : 22,433.80 = 11,418.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.48/22,433.80 = 11,418.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.48x = 22,433.80 × 11,418.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.48x = 256,149,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,149,163.33/16,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,756.75

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