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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.44, 22,710.96 and 11,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.44, 22,710.96 and 11,711.52 is: 16,183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.44 : 22,710.96 = 11,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.44/22,710.96 = 11,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.44x = 22,710.96 × 11,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.44x = 265,979,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,979,862.26/16,435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.31

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