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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.62, 22,712.67 and 11,425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.62, 22,712.67 and 11,425.50 is: 15,763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.62 : 22,712.67 = 11,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.62/22,712.67 = 11,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.62x = 22,712.67 × 11,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.62x = 259,503,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,503,611.09/16,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,763.20

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