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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.10, 22,737.03 and 11,449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.10, 22,737.03 and 11,449.33 is: 15,791.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.10 : 22,737.03 = 11,449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.10/22,737.03 = 11,449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.10x = 22,737.03 × 11,449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.10x = 260,323,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,323,759.69/16,485.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,791.46

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