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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,493.71, 22,725.67 and 11,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,493.71, 22,725.67 and 11,179.30 is: 15,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,493.71 : 22,725.67 = 11,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,493.71/22,725.67 = 11,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,493.71x = 22,725.67 × 11,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,493.71x = 254,057,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,057,082.63/16,493.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.27

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