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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.56, 22,544.67 and 12,241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.56, 22,544.67 and 12,241.11 is: 16,892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.56 : 22,544.67 = 12,241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.56/22,544.67 = 12,241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.56x = 22,544.67 × 12,241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.56x = 275,971,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,971,785.38/16,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.89

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