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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.17, 22,531.98 and 11,031.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.17, 22,531.98 and 11,031.81 is: 15,225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.17 : 22,531.98 = 11,031.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.17/22,531.98 = 11,031.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.17x = 22,531.98 × 11,031.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.17x = 248,568,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,568,424.58/16,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.15

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