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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412.06, 22,652.79 and 11,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412.06, 22,652.79 and 11,250.74 is: 15,528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412.06 : 22,652.79 = 11,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412.06/22,652.79 = 11,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412.06x = 22,652.79 × 11,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412.06x = 254,860,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,860,650.56/16,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.86

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