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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.61, 22,642.25 and 11,700.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.61, 22,642.25 and 11,700.69 is: 16,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.61 : 22,642.25 = 11,700.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.61/22,642.25 = 11,700.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.61x = 22,642.25 × 11,700.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.61x = 264,929,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,929,889.65/16,424.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,130.06

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