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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.73, 22,498.32 and 11,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.73, 22,498.32 and 11,005.26 is: 15,182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.73 : 22,498.32 = 11,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.73/22,498.32 = 11,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.73x = 22,498.32 × 11,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.73x = 247,599,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,599,861.16/16,308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.04

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