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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.89, 22,625.26 and 11,628.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.89, 22,625.26 and 11,628.69 is: 16,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.89 : 22,625.26 = 11,628.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.89/22,625.26 = 11,628.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.89x = 22,625.26 × 11,628.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.89x = 263,102,134.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,102,134.71/16,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,028.26

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