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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.44, 22,542.72 and 11,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.44, 22,542.72 and 11,310.40 is: 15,602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.44 : 22,542.72 = 11,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.44/22,542.72 = 11,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.44x = 22,542.72 × 11,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.44x = 254,967,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,967,180.29/16,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.49

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