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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.68, 22,792.48 and 11,188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.68, 22,792.48 and 11,188.27 is: 15,452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.68 : 22,792.48 = 11,188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.68/22,792.48 = 11,188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.68x = 22,792.48 × 11,188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.68x = 255,008,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,008,335.26/16,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,452.54

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