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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.08, 22,524.18 and 11,620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.08, 22,524.18 and 11,620.16 is: 16,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.08 : 22,524.18 = 11,620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.08/22,524.18 = 11,620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.08x = 22,524.18 × 11,620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.08x = 261,734,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,734,575.47/16,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,014.03

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