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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,433.76, 22,697.30 and 11,046.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,433.76, 22,697.30 and 11,046.85 is: 15,257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,433.76 : 22,697.30 = 11,046.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,433.76/22,697.30 = 11,046.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,433.76x = 22,697.30 × 11,046.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,433.76x = 250,733,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,733,639.38/16,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.23

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