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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.13, 22,550.76 and 11,038.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.13, 22,550.76 and 11,038.12 is: 15,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.13 : 22,550.76 = 11,038.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.13/22,550.76 = 11,038.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.13x = 22,550.76 × 11,038.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.13x = 248,917,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,917,938.59/16,336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.27

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