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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.57, 22,949.81 and 11,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.57, 22,949.81 and 11,324.50 is: 15,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.57 : 22,949.81 = 11,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.57/22,949.81 = 11,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.57x = 22,949.81 × 11,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.57x = 259,895,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,895,123.35/16,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.37

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