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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.48, 22,479.26 and 11,000.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.48, 22,479.26 and 11,000.07 is: 15,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.48 : 22,479.26 = 11,000.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.48/22,479.26 = 11,000.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.48x = 22,479.26 × 11,000.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.48x = 247,273,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,273,378.55/16,314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.68

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