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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.83, 22,935.72 and 11,250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.83, 22,935.72 and 11,250.15 is: 15,519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.83 : 22,935.72 = 11,250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.83/22,935.72 = 11,250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.83x = 22,935.72 × 11,250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.83x = 258,030,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,030,360.34/16,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.85

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