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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.76, 22,800.06 and 11,212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.76, 22,800.06 and 11,212.44 is: 15,485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.76 : 22,800.06 = 11,212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.76/22,800.06 = 11,212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.76x = 22,800.06 × 11,212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.76x = 255,644,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,644,304.75/16,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.37

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