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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.77, 22,504.97 and 11,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.77, 22,504.97 and 11,008.76 is: 15,208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.77 : 22,504.97 = 11,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.77/22,504.97 = 11,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.77x = 22,504.97 × 11,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.77x = 247,751,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,751,728.53/16,290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.11

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