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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.52, 22,499.10 and 11,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.52, 22,499.10 and 11,266.92 is: 15,541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.52 : 22,499.10 = 11,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.52/22,499.10 = 11,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.52x = 22,499.10 × 11,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.52x = 253,495,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,495,559.77/16,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.84

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