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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.78, 22,607.52 and 11,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.78, 22,607.52 and 11,604.84 is: 16,022.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.78 : 22,607.52 = 11,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.78/22,607.52 = 11,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.78x = 22,607.52 × 11,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.78x = 262,356,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,356,652.40/16,374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.00

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