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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.20, 22,452.36 and 11,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.20, 22,452.36 and 11,564.24 is: 15,935.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.20 : 22,452.36 = 11,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.20/22,452.36 = 11,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.20x = 22,452.36 × 11,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.20x = 259,644,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,644,479.61/16,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,935.76

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