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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.75, 22,499.66 and 11,201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.75, 22,499.66 and 11,201.04 is: 15,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.75 : 22,499.66 = 11,201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.75/22,499.66 = 11,201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.75x = 22,499.66 × 11,201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.75x = 252,019,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,019,619.65/16,296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.41

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