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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.31, 22,568.83 and 11,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.31, 22,568.83 and 11,051.30 is: 15,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.31 : 22,568.83 = 11,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.31/22,568.83 = 11,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.31x = 22,568.83 × 11,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.31x = 249,414,910.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,414,910.98/16,349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.38

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