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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.13, 22,708.96 and 11,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.13, 22,708.96 and 11,355.80 is: 15,673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.13 : 22,708.96 = 11,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.13/22,708.96 = 11,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.13x = 22,708.96 × 11,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.13x = 257,878,266.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,878,266.03/16,453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.51

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