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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.96, 22,518.80 and 11,022.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.96, 22,518.80 and 11,022.54 is: 15,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.96 : 22,518.80 = 11,022.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.96/22,518.80 = 11,022.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.96x = 22,518.80 × 11,022.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.96x = 248,214,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,214,373.75/16,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.42

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