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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.79, 22,621.11 and 11,614.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.79, 22,621.11 and 11,614.47 is: 16,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.79 : 22,621.11 = 11,614.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.79/22,621.11 = 11,614.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.79x = 22,621.11 × 11,614.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.79x = 262,732,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,732,203.46/16,408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.68

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