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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.43, 22,505.74 and 11,274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.43, 22,505.74 and 11,274.84 is: 15,555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.43 : 22,505.74 = 11,274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.43/22,505.74 = 11,274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.43x = 22,505.74 × 11,274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.43x = 253,748,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,748,589.39/16,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,555.53

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