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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,460.91, 22,726.44 and 11,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,460.91, 22,726.44 and 11,423.52 is: 15,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,460.91 : 22,726.44 = 11,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,460.91/22,726.44 = 11,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,460.91x = 22,726.44 × 11,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,460.91x = 259,615,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,615,941.87/16,460.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,771.66

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