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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323, 22,532.62 and 11,024.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323, 22,532.62 and 11,024.99 is: 15,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323 : 22,532.62 = 11,024.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323/22,532.62 = 11,024.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323x = 22,532.62 × 11,024.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323x = 248,421,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,421,910.17/16,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,219.13

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