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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.88, 22,511.52 and 11,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.88, 22,511.52 and 11,605.44 is: 16,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.88 : 22,511.52 = 11,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.88/22,511.52 = 11,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.88x = 22,511.52 × 11,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.88x = 261,256,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,256,094.67/16,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.33

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