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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.21, 22,559.72 and 11,045.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.21, 22,559.72 and 11,045.43 is: 15,248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.21 : 22,559.72 = 11,045.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.21/22,559.72 = 11,045.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.21x = 22,559.72 × 11,045.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.21x = 249,181,752.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,181,752.85/16,341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.67

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