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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,333.85, 22,547.62 and 11,035.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,333.85, 22,547.62 and 11,035.85 is: 15,234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,333.85 : 22,547.62 = 11,035.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,333.85/22,547.62 = 11,035.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,333.85x = 22,547.62 × 11,035.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,333.85x = 248,832,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,832,011.85/16,333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.13

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