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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.08, 22,631.81 and 11,373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.08, 22,631.81 and 11,373.62 is: 15,679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.08 : 22,631.81 = 11,373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.08/22,631.81 = 11,373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.08x = 22,631.81 × 11,373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.08x = 257,405,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,405,436.83/16,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,679.12

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