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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,413.47, 22,642.85 and 11,935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,413.47, 22,642.85 and 11,935.25 is: 16,465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,413.47 : 22,642.85 = 11,935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,413.47/22,642.85 = 11,935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,413.47x = 22,642.85 × 11,935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,413.47x = 270,248,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,248,015.79/16,413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,465.01

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