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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.41, 22,549.75 and 11,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.41, 22,549.75 and 11,037.40 is: 15,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.41 : 22,549.75 = 11,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.41/22,549.75 = 11,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.41x = 22,549.75 × 11,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.41x = 248,890,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,890,610.65/16,335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.26

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