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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.06, 22,651.41 and 11,249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.06, 22,651.41 and 11,249.74 is: 15,527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.06 : 22,651.41 = 11,249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.06/22,651.41 = 11,249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.06x = 22,651.41 × 11,249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.06x = 254,822,473.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,822,473.13/16,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.48

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