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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.22, 22,568.78 and 11,051.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.22, 22,568.78 and 11,051.21 is: 15,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.22 : 22,568.78 = 11,051.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.22/22,568.78 = 11,051.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.22x = 22,568.78 × 11,051.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.22x = 249,412,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,412,328.39/16,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.30

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