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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.98, 22,655.72 and 11,323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.98, 22,655.72 and 11,323.14 is: 15,617.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.98 : 22,655.72 = 11,323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.98/22,655.72 = 11,323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.98x = 22,655.72 × 11,323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.98x = 256,533,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,533,889.36/16,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,617.57

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