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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.58, 22,523.49 and 11,619.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.58, 22,523.49 and 11,619.66 is: 16,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.58 : 22,523.49 = 11,619.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.58/22,523.49 = 11,619.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.58x = 22,523.49 × 11,619.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.58x = 261,715,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,715,295.81/16,343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.34

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