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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.42, 22,531.10 and 11,560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.42, 22,531.10 and 11,560.17 is: 15,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.42 : 22,531.10 = 11,560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.42/22,531.10 = 11,560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.42x = 22,531.10 × 11,560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.42x = 260,463,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,463,288.49/16,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.97

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