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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.63, 22,701.37 and 11,350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.63, 22,701.37 and 11,350.30 is: 15,665.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.63 : 22,701.37 = 11,350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.63/22,701.37 = 11,350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.63x = 22,701.37 × 11,350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.63x = 257,667,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,667,246.40/16,447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,665.92

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