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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.92, 22,531.79 and 11,560.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.92, 22,531.79 and 11,560.67 is: 15,934.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.92 : 22,531.79 = 11,560.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.92/22,531.79 = 11,560.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.92x = 22,531.79 × 11,560.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.92x = 260,482,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,482,530.90/16,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.66

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