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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.73, 22,496.94 and 11,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.73, 22,496.94 and 11,004.26 is: 15,180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.73 : 22,496.94 = 11,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.73/22,496.94 = 11,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.73x = 22,496.94 × 11,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.73x = 247,562,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,562,064.48/16,307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,180.66

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