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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.14, 22,444.87 and 11,488.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.14, 22,444.87 and 11,488.09 is: 15,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.14 : 22,444.87 = 11,488.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.14/22,444.87 = 11,488.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.14x = 22,444.87 × 11,488.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.14x = 257,848,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,848,802.91/16,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,845.06

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