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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.44, 22,967.56 and 11,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.44, 22,967.56 and 11,272.04 is: 15,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.44 : 22,967.56 = 11,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.44/22,967.56 = 11,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.44x = 22,967.56 × 11,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.44x = 258,891,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,891,255.02/16,649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.55

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