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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.20, 22,499.28 and 11,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.20, 22,499.28 and 11,598.24 is: 15,982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.20 : 22,499.28 = 11,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.20/22,499.28 = 11,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.20x = 22,499.28 × 11,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.20x = 260,952,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,952,049.27/16,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.66

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