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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.82, 22,502.97 and 11,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.82, 22,502.97 and 11,017.32 is: 15,180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.82 : 22,502.97 = 11,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.82/22,502.97 = 11,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.82x = 22,502.97 × 11,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.82x = 247,922,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,922,421.44/16,331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,180.33

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