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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.72, 22,745.66 and 11,464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.72, 22,745.66 and 11,464.62 is: 15,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.72 : 22,745.66 = 11,464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.72/22,745.66 = 11,464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.72x = 22,745.66 × 11,464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.72x = 260,770,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,770,291.23/16,494.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,809.32

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