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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.08, 22,794.64 and 11,144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.08, 22,794.64 and 11,144.32 is: 15,382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.08 : 22,794.64 = 11,144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.08/22,794.64 = 11,144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.08x = 22,794.64 × 11,144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.08x = 254,030,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,030,762.44/16,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.68

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