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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.89, 22,551.62 and 11,040.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.89, 22,551.62 and 11,040.71 is: 15,240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.89 : 22,551.62 = 11,040.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.89/22,551.62 = 11,040.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.89x = 22,551.62 × 11,040.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.89x = 248,985,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,985,728.49/16,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.71

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