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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,434.52, 22,698.34 and 11,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,434.52, 22,698.34 and 11,047.60 is: 15,258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,434.52 : 22,698.34 = 11,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,434.52/22,698.34 = 11,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,434.52x = 22,698.34 × 11,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,434.52x = 250,762,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,762,096.62/16,434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,258.26

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