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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.33, 22,508.91 and 11,536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.33, 22,508.91 and 11,536.32 is: 15,914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.33 : 22,508.91 = 11,536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.33/22,508.91 = 11,536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.33x = 22,508.91 × 11,536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.33x = 259,669,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,669,988.61/16,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,914.74

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