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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.88, 22,593.46 and 11,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.88, 22,593.46 and 11,349.74 is: 15,640.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.88 : 22,593.46 = 11,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.88/22,593.46 = 11,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.88x = 22,593.46 × 11,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.88x = 256,429,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,429,896.70/16,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.85

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