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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,407.51, 22,611.76 and 11,362.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,407.51, 22,611.76 and 11,362.83 is: 15,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,407.51 : 22,611.76 = 11,362.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,407.51/22,611.76 = 11,362.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,407.51x = 22,611.76 × 11,362.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,407.51x = 256,933,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,933,598.87/16,407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,659.51

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