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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.84, 22,552.98 and 11,045.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.84, 22,552.98 and 11,045.78 is: 15,242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.84 : 22,552.98 = 11,045.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.84/22,552.98 = 11,045.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.84x = 22,552.98 × 11,045.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.84x = 249,115,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,115,255.42/16,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.15

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