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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.52, 22,390.86 and 11,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.52, 22,390.86 and 11,524.60 is: 15,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.52 : 22,390.86 = 11,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.52/22,390.86 = 11,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.52x = 22,390.86 × 11,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.52x = 258,045,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,045,705.16/16,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,881.18

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