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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.12, 22,430.61 and 11,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.12, 22,430.61 and 11,526.20 is: 15,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.12 : 22,430.61 = 11,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.12/22,430.61 = 11,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.12x = 22,430.61 × 11,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.12x = 258,539,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,539,584.83/16,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.02

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