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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.13, 22,436.49 and 11,723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.13, 22,436.49 and 11,723.54 is: 16,179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.13 : 22,436.49 = 11,723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.13/22,436.49 = 11,723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.13x = 22,436.49 × 11,723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.13x = 263,035,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,035,087.97/16,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,179.68

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