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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.23, 22,535.70 and 11,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.23, 22,535.70 and 11,027.23 is: 15,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.23 : 22,535.70 = 11,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.23/22,535.70 = 11,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.23x = 22,535.70 × 11,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.23x = 248,506,347.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,506,347.11/16,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.23

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