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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,418.56, 22,639.60 and 11,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,418.56, 22,639.60 and 11,104.24 is: 15,311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,418.56 : 22,639.60 = 11,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,418.56/22,639.60 = 11,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,418.56x = 22,639.60 × 11,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,418.56x = 251,395,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,395,551.90/16,418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,311.67

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