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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.41, 22,757.49 and 11,446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.41, 22,757.49 and 11,446.02 is: 15,802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.41 : 22,757.49 = 11,446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.41/22,757.49 = 11,446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.41x = 22,757.49 × 11,446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.41x = 260,482,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,482,685.69/16,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,802.72

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