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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.72, 22,749.78 and 11,467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.72, 22,749.78 and 11,467.62 is: 15,813.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.72 : 22,749.78 = 11,467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.72/22,749.78 = 11,467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.72x = 22,749.78 × 11,467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.72x = 260,885,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,885,832.12/16,497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,813.45

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