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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.61, 22,525.85 and 11,556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.61, 22,525.85 and 11,556.38 is: 15,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.61 : 22,525.85 = 11,556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.61/22,525.85 = 11,556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.61x = 22,525.85 × 11,556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.61x = 260,317,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,317,367.63/16,342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.75

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