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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.75, 22,714.22 and 11,426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.75, 22,714.22 and 11,426.63 is: 15,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.75 : 22,714.22 = 11,426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.75/22,714.22 = 11,426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.75x = 22,714.22 × 11,426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.75x = 259,546,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,546,902.67/16,463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,764.75

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