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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.08, 22,926.61 and 11,186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.08, 22,926.61 and 11,186.41 is: 15,426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.08 : 22,926.61 = 11,186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.08/22,926.61 = 11,186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.08x = 22,926.61 × 11,186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.08x = 256,466,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,466,288.81/16,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,426.47

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