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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.68, 22,508.84 and 11,277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.68, 22,508.84 and 11,277.09 is: 15,558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.68 : 22,508.84 = 11,277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.68/22,508.84 = 11,277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.68x = 22,508.84 × 11,277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.68x = 253,834,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,834,242.67/16,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.64

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