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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.47, 22,567.74 and 11,050.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.47, 22,567.74 and 11,050.46 is: 15,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.47 : 22,567.74 = 11,050.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.47/22,567.74 = 11,050.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.47x = 22,567.74 × 11,050.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.47x = 249,383,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,383,869.59/16,348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.27

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