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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.47, 22,471.31 and 11,265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.47, 22,471.31 and 11,265.11 is: 15,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.47 : 22,471.31 = 11,265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.47/22,471.31 = 11,265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.47x = 22,471.31 × 11,265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.47x = 253,141,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,141,610.31/16,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,537.34

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