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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.83, 22,935.27 and 11,248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.83, 22,935.27 and 11,248.03 is: 15,519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.83 : 22,935.27 = 11,248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.83/22,935.27 = 11,248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.83x = 22,935.27 × 11,248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.83x = 257,976,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,976,605.02/16,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.42

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