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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.76, 22,447.52 and 11,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.76, 22,447.52 and 11,233.92 is: 15,491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.76 : 22,447.52 = 11,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.76/22,447.52 = 11,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.76x = 22,447.52 × 11,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.76x = 252,173,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,173,643.88/16,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,491.91

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