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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.26, 22,506.92 and 11,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.26, 22,506.92 and 11,017.84 is: 15,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.26 : 22,506.92 = 11,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.26/22,506.92 = 11,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.26x = 22,506.92 × 11,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.26x = 247,977,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,977,643.45/16,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,183.30

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