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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.04, 22,926.84 and 11,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.04, 22,926.84 and 11,318.24 is: 15,612.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.04 : 22,926.84 = 11,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.04/22,926.84 = 11,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.04x = 22,926.84 × 11,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.04x = 259,491,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,491,477.56/16,621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.23

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