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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.58, 22,686.66 and 11,412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.58, 22,686.66 and 11,412.84 is: 15,741.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.58 : 22,686.66 = 11,412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.58/22,686.66 = 11,412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.58x = 22,686.66 × 11,412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.58x = 258,919,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,919,220.71/16,448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.13

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