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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412.06, 22,678.26 and 11,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412.06, 22,678.26 and 11,688.14 is: 16,150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412.06 : 22,678.26 = 11,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412.06/22,678.26 = 11,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412.06x = 22,678.26 × 11,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412.06x = 265,066,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,066,677.84/16,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,150.73

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