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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.44, 22,395.42 and 11,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.44, 22,395.42 and 11,546.52 is: 15,893.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.44 : 22,395.42 = 11,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.44/22,395.42 = 11,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.44x = 22,395.42 × 11,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.44x = 258,589,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,589,164.94/16,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,893.19

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