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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.46, 22,777.25 and 11,134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.46, 22,777.25 and 11,134.89 is: 15,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.46 : 22,777.25 = 11,134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.46/22,777.25 = 11,134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.46x = 22,777.25 × 11,134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.46x = 253,622,117.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,622,117.58/16,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,357.58

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