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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.25, 22,711.19 and 11,159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.25, 22,711.19 and 11,159.73 is: 15,394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.25 : 22,711.19 = 11,159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.25/22,711.19 = 11,159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.25x = 22,711.19 × 11,159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.25x = 253,450,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,450,692.58/16,463.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,394.94

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