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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.09, 22,458.47 and 11,239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.09, 22,458.47 and 11,239.70 is: 15,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.09 : 22,458.47 = 11,239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.09/22,458.47 = 11,239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.09x = 22,458.47 × 11,239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.09x = 252,426,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,426,296.77/16,277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.08

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