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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.39, 22,567.07 and 11,249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.39, 22,567.07 and 11,249.33 is: 15,530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.39 : 22,567.07 = 11,249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.39/22,567.07 = 11,249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.39x = 22,567.07 × 11,249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.39x = 253,864,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,864,332.85/16,346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,530.30

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