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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.60, 22,506.52 and 11,783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.60, 22,506.52 and 11,783.48 is: 16,245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.60 : 22,506.52 = 11,783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.60/22,506.52 = 11,783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.60x = 22,506.52 × 11,783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.60x = 265,205,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,205,128.29/16,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.74

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