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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.73, 22,705.25 and 11,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.73, 22,705.25 and 11,414.61 is: 15,753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.73 : 22,705.25 = 11,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.73/22,705.25 = 11,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.73x = 22,705.25 × 11,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.73x = 259,171,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,171,516.63/16,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,753.45

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