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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.28, 22,947.84 and 11,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.28, 22,947.84 and 11,248.74 is: 15,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.28 : 22,947.84 = 11,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.28/22,947.84 = 11,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.28x = 22,947.84 × 11,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.28x = 258,134,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,134,285.72/16,622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.42

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