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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.36, 22,472.64 and 11,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.36, 22,472.64 and 11,181.04 is: 15,436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.36 : 22,472.64 = 11,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.36/22,472.64 = 11,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.36x = 22,472.64 × 11,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.36x = 251,267,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,267,430.56/16,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,436.63

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