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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.71, 22,484.33 and 11,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.71, 22,484.33 and 11,233.03 is: 15,516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.71 : 22,484.33 = 11,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.71/22,484.33 = 11,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.71x = 22,484.33 × 11,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.71x = 252,567,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,567,188.51/16,277.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,516.14

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