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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.26, 22,501.40 and 11,013.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.26, 22,501.40 and 11,013.84 is: 15,177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.26 : 22,501.40 = 11,013.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.26/22,501.40 = 11,013.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.26x = 22,501.40 × 11,013.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.26x = 247,826,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,826,819.38/16,328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,177.78

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