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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.40, 22,507.32 and 11,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.40, 22,507.32 and 11,277.88 is: 15,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.40 : 22,507.32 = 11,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.40/22,507.32 = 11,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.40x = 22,507.32 × 11,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.40x = 253,834,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,834,854.08/16,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.90

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