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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.97, 22,652.96 and 11,321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.97, 22,652.96 and 11,321.14 is: 15,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.97 : 22,652.96 = 11,321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.97/22,652.96 = 11,321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.97x = 22,652.96 × 11,321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.97x = 256,457,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,457,416.06/16,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.82

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