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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.48, 22,726.98 and 11,430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.48, 22,726.98 and 11,430.36 is: 15,775.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.48 : 22,726.98 = 11,430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.48/22,726.98 = 11,430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.48x = 22,726.98 × 11,430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.48x = 259,777,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,777,563.11/16,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,775.19

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