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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.24, 22,541.22 and 11,031.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.24, 22,541.22 and 11,031.24 is: 15,227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.24 : 22,541.22 = 11,031.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.24/22,541.22 = 11,031.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.24x = 22,541.22 × 11,031.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.24x = 248,657,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,657,607.71/16,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.75

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