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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.84, 22,786.88 and 11,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.84, 22,786.88 and 11,192 is: 15,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.84 : 22,786.88 = 11,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.84/22,786.88 = 11,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.84x = 22,786.88 × 11,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.84x = 255,030,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,030,760.96/16,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.07

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