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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.37, 22,503.28 and 11,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.37, 22,503.28 and 11,207.45 is: 15,459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.37 : 22,503.28 = 11,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.37/22,503.28 = 11,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.37x = 22,503.28 × 11,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.37x = 252,204,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,204,385.44/16,314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.03

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