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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.70, 22,499.97 and 11,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.70, 22,499.97 and 11,598.74 is: 15,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.70 : 22,499.97 = 11,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.70/22,499.97 = 11,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.70x = 22,499.97 × 11,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.70x = 260,971,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,971,302.04/16,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,983.35

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