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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.64, 22,452.06 and 11,563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.64, 22,452.06 and 11,563.56 is: 15,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.64 : 22,452.06 = 11,563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.64/22,452.06 = 11,563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.64x = 22,452.06 × 11,563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.64x = 259,625,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,625,742.93/16,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,961.61

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