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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.32, 22,949.46 and 11,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.32, 22,949.46 and 11,324.25 is: 15,630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.32 : 22,949.46 = 11,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.32/22,949.46 = 11,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.32x = 22,949.46 × 11,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.32x = 259,885,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,885,422.41/16,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.02

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