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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.14, 22,466.55 and 11,574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.14, 22,466.55 and 11,574.06 is: 15,976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.14 : 22,466.55 = 11,574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.14/22,466.55 = 11,574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.14x = 22,466.55 × 11,574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.14x = 260,029,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,029,197.69/16,276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,976.10

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