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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.37, 22,504.66 and 11,208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.37, 22,504.66 and 11,208.45 is: 15,460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.37 : 22,504.66 = 11,208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.37/22,504.66 = 11,208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.37x = 22,504.66 × 11,208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.37x = 252,242,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,242,356.38/16,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.41

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