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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.76, 22,701.78 and 11,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.76, 22,701.78 and 11,148.60 is: 15,383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.76 : 22,701.78 = 11,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.76/22,701.78 = 11,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.76x = 22,701.78 × 11,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.76x = 253,093,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,093,064.51/16,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,383.95

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