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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.92, 22,538.54 and 11,036.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.92, 22,538.54 and 11,036.57 is: 15,231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.92 : 22,538.54 = 11,036.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.92/22,538.54 = 11,036.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.92x = 22,538.54 × 11,036.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.92x = 248,748,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,748,006.53/16,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,231.72

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