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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.07, 22,487.86 and 11,769.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.07, 22,487.86 and 11,769.94 is: 16,227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.07 : 22,487.86 = 11,769.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.07/22,487.86 = 11,769.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.07x = 22,487.86 × 11,769.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.07x = 264,680,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,680,762.93/16,311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,227.06

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