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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.33, 22,510.29 and 11,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.33, 22,510.29 and 11,537.32 is: 15,916.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.33 : 22,510.29 = 11,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.33/22,510.29 = 11,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.33x = 22,510.29 × 11,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.33x = 259,708,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,708,419.02/16,317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,916.11

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