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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.48, 22,638.12 and 11,103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.48, 22,638.12 and 11,103.36 is: 15,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.48 : 22,638.12 = 11,103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.48/22,638.12 = 11,103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.48x = 22,638.12 × 11,103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.48x = 251,359,196.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,359,196.08/16,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.99

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