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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.62, 22,511.56 and 11,006.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.62, 22,511.56 and 11,006.86 is: 15,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.62 : 22,511.56 = 11,006.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.62/22,511.56 = 11,006.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.62x = 22,511.56 × 11,006.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.62x = 247,781,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,781,589.30/16,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,197.02

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