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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.44, 22,787.86 and 11,468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.44, 22,787.86 and 11,468.04 is: 15,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.44 : 22,787.86 = 11,468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.44/22,787.86 = 11,468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.44x = 22,787.86 × 11,468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.44x = 261,332,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,332,089.99/16,505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,833.09

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