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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.69, 22,365.82 and 11,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.69, 22,365.82 and 11,425.52 is: 15,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.69 : 22,365.82 = 11,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.69/22,365.82 = 11,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.69x = 22,365.82 × 11,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.69x = 255,541,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,541,193.92/16,201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.50

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