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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.23, 22,552.83 and 11,044.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.23, 22,552.83 and 11,044.89 is: 15,236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.23 : 22,552.83 = 11,044.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.23/22,552.83 = 11,044.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.23x = 22,552.83 × 11,044.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.23x = 249,093,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,093,526.54/16,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.73

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