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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.84, 22,445.10 and 11,496.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.84, 22,445.10 and 11,496.78 is: 15,860.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.84 : 22,445.10 = 11,496.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.84/22,445.10 = 11,496.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.84x = 22,445.10 × 11,496.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.84x = 258,046,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,046,376.78/16,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,860.41

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