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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.19, 22,516.42 and 11,282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.19, 22,516.42 and 11,282.59 is: 15,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.19 : 22,516.42 = 11,282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.19/22,516.42 = 11,282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.19x = 22,516.42 × 11,282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.19x = 254,043,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,043,535.13/16,320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.21

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