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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.48, 22,745.97 and 11,194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.48, 22,745.97 and 11,194.07 is: 15,423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.48 : 22,745.97 = 11,194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.48/22,745.97 = 11,194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.48x = 22,745.97 × 11,194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.48x = 254,619,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,619,866.67/16,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.58

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