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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.37, 22,506.04 and 11,209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.37, 22,506.04 and 11,209.45 is: 15,461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.37 : 22,506.04 = 11,209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.37/22,506.04 = 11,209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.37x = 22,506.04 × 11,209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.37x = 252,280,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,280,330.08/16,316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,461.79

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