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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.88, 22,569.41 and 11,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.88, 22,569.41 and 11,326.50 is: 15,638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.88 : 22,569.41 = 11,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.88/22,569.41 = 11,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.88x = 22,569.41 × 11,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.88x = 255,632,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,632,450.68/16,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,638.00

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