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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.56, 22,702.59 and 11,434.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.56, 22,702.59 and 11,434.11 is: 15,765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.56 : 22,702.59 = 11,434.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.56/22,702.59 = 11,434.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.56x = 22,702.59 × 11,434.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.56x = 259,583,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,583,911.34/16,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,765.26

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