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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.78, 22,796.64 and 11,191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.78, 22,796.64 and 11,191.37 is: 15,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.78 : 22,796.64 = 11,191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.78/22,796.64 = 11,191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.78x = 22,796.64 × 11,191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.78x = 255,125,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,125,519.01/16,505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,456.74

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