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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.62, 22,534.14 and 11,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.62, 22,534.14 and 11,562.40 is: 15,937.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.62 : 22,534.14 = 11,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.62/22,534.14 = 11,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.62x = 22,534.14 × 11,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.62x = 260,548,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,548,740.34/16,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,937.05

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