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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.84, 22,512.06 and 11,268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.84, 22,512.06 and 11,268.18 is: 15,557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.84 : 22,512.06 = 11,268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.84/22,512.06 = 11,268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.84x = 22,512.06 × 11,268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.84x = 253,669,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,669,944.25/16,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.00

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