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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,492.46, 22,739.55 and 11,460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,492.46, 22,739.55 and 11,460.86 is: 15,802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,492.46 : 22,739.55 = 11,460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,492.46/22,739.55 = 11,460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,492.46x = 22,739.55 × 11,460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,492.46x = 260,614,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,614,799.01/16,492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,802.06

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