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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.71, 22,727.05 and 11,180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.71, 22,727.05 and 11,180.30 is: 15,404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.71 : 22,727.05 = 11,180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.71/22,727.05 = 11,180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.71x = 22,727.05 × 11,180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.71x = 254,095,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,095,237.12/16,494.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,404.65

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