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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.91, 22,930.39 and 11,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.91, 22,930.39 and 11,246.24 is: 15,514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.91 : 22,930.39 = 11,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.91/22,930.39 = 11,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.91x = 22,930.39 × 11,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.91x = 257,880,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,880,740.62/16,621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,514.51

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