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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,495.72, 22,747.03 and 11,465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,495.72, 22,747.03 and 11,465.62 is: 15,810.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495.72 : 22,747.03 = 11,465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495.72/22,747.03 = 11,465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495.72x = 22,747.03 × 11,465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495.72x = 260,808,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,808,802.11/16,495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,810.70

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