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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.95, 22,487.68 and 11,769.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.95, 22,487.68 and 11,769.82 is: 16,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.95 : 22,487.68 = 11,769.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.95/22,487.68 = 11,769.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.95x = 22,487.68 × 11,769.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.95x = 264,675,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,675,945.82/16,310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.89

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