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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.55, 22,540.28 and 11,030.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.55, 22,540.28 and 11,030.54 is: 15,226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.55 : 22,540.28 = 11,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.55/22,540.28 = 11,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.55x = 22,540.28 × 11,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.55x = 248,631,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,631,460.15/16,328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.79

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