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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.48, 22,665.64 and 11,123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.48, 22,665.64 and 11,123.44 is: 15,344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.48 : 22,665.64 = 11,123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.48/22,665.64 = 11,123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.48x = 22,665.64 × 11,123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.48x = 252,119,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,119,886.60/16,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,344.65

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