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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.84, 22,776.36 and 11,477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.84, 22,776.36 and 11,477.96 is: 15,830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.84 : 22,776.36 = 11,477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.84/22,776.36 = 11,477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.84x = 22,776.36 × 11,477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.84x = 261,426,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,426,149.03/16,513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,830.73

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