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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.21, 24,948.32 and 11,272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.21, 24,948.32 and 11,272.43 is: 16,918.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.21 : 24,948.32 = 11,272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.21/24,948.32 = 11,272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.21x = 24,948.32 × 11,272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.21x = 281,228,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,228,196.83/16,622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,918.82

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