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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.87, 22,503.97 and 11,207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.87, 22,503.97 and 11,207.95 is: 15,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.87 : 22,503.97 = 11,207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.87/22,503.97 = 11,207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.87x = 22,503.97 × 11,207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.87x = 252,223,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,223,370.56/16,314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,459.72

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