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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.84, 22,569.63 and 11,051.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.84, 22,569.63 and 11,051.83 is: 15,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.84 : 22,569.63 = 11,051.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.84/22,569.63 = 11,051.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.84x = 22,569.63 × 11,051.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.84x = 249,435,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,435,723.35/16,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.16

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