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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.23, 22,497.63 and 11,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.23, 22,497.63 and 11,004.76 is: 15,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.23 : 22,497.63 = 11,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.23/22,497.63 = 11,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.23x = 22,497.63 × 11,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.23x = 247,580,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,580,906.23/16,308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.35

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