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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.56, 22,699.10 and 11,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.56, 22,699.10 and 11,144.44 is: 15,376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.56 : 22,699.10 = 11,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.56/22,699.10 = 11,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.56x = 22,699.10 × 11,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.56x = 252,968,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,968,758.00/16,451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.58

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