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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.08, 22,771.60 and 11,201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.08, 22,771.60 and 11,201.76 is: 15,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.08 : 22,771.60 = 11,201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.08/22,771.60 = 11,201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.08x = 22,771.60 × 11,201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.08x = 255,081,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,081,998.02/16,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.31

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