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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.17, 22,553.57 and 11,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.17, 22,553.57 and 11,040.17 is: 15,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.17 : 22,553.57 = 11,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.17/22,553.57 = 11,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.17x = 22,553.57 × 11,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.17x = 248,995,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,995,161.74/16,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.09

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