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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.10, 22,734.27 and 11,447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.10, 22,734.27 and 11,447.33 is: 15,788.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.10 : 22,734.27 = 11,447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.10/22,734.27 = 11,447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.10x = 22,734.27 × 11,447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.10x = 260,246,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,246,577.33/16,483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,788.70

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