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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.28, 22,627.68 and 11,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.28, 22,627.68 and 11,094.68 is: 15,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.28 : 22,627.68 = 11,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.28/22,627.68 = 11,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.28x = 22,627.68 × 11,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.28x = 251,046,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,046,868.74/16,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.88

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