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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,391.68, 22,594.08 and 11,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,391.68, 22,594.08 and 11,084.56 is: 15,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,391.68 : 22,594.08 = 11,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,391.68/22,594.08 = 11,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,391.68x = 22,594.08 × 11,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,391.68x = 250,445,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,445,435.40/16,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.81

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