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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.87, 22,506.73 and 11,209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.87, 22,506.73 and 11,209.95 is: 15,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.87 : 22,506.73 = 11,209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.87/22,506.73 = 11,209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.87x = 22,506.73 × 11,209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.87x = 252,299,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,299,317.96/16,316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.48

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