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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.75, 22,568.05 and 11,050.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.75, 22,568.05 and 11,050.74 is: 15,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.75 : 22,568.05 = 11,050.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.75/22,568.05 = 11,050.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.75x = 22,568.05 × 11,050.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.75x = 249,393,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,393,666.67/16,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.60

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