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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.25, 22,531.59 and 11,293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.25, 22,531.59 and 11,293.59 is: 15,581.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.25 : 22,531.59 = 11,293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.25/22,531.59 = 11,293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.25x = 22,531.59 × 11,293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.25x = 254,462,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,462,539.51/16,331.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,581.33

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