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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.26, 22,495.89 and 11,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.26, 22,495.89 and 11,009.85 is: 15,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.26 : 22,495.89 = 11,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.26/22,495.89 = 11,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.26x = 22,495.89 × 11,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.26x = 247,676,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,676,262.04/16,324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,172.29

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