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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.83, 22,933.89 and 11,247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.83, 22,933.89 and 11,247.03 is: 15,518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.83 : 22,933.89 = 11,247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.83/22,933.89 = 11,247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.83x = 22,933.89 × 11,247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.83x = 257,938,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,938,148.85/16,621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,518.04

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