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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.26, 22,502.78 and 11,014.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.26, 22,502.78 and 11,014.84 is: 15,179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.26 : 22,502.78 = 11,014.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.26/22,502.78 = 11,014.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.26x = 22,502.78 × 11,014.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.26x = 247,864,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,864,521.26/16,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.16

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