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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.17, 22,533.36 and 11,032.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.17, 22,533.36 and 11,032.81 is: 15,226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.17 : 22,533.36 = 11,032.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.17/22,533.36 = 11,032.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.17x = 22,533.36 × 11,032.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.17x = 248,606,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,606,181.84/16,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.53

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