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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.18, 22,502.63 and 11,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.18, 22,502.63 and 11,272.59 is: 15,552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.18 : 22,502.63 = 11,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.18/22,502.63 = 11,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.18x = 22,502.63 × 11,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.18x = 253,662,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,662,950.09/16,310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.43

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