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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.79, 22,435.61 and 11,419.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.79, 22,435.61 and 11,419.31 is: 15,758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.79 : 22,435.61 = 11,419.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.79/22,435.61 = 11,419.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.79x = 22,435.61 × 11,419.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.79x = 256,199,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,199,270.27/16,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,758.56

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