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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.88, 22,553.82 and 11,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.88, 22,553.82 and 11,052.12 is: 15,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.88 : 22,553.82 = 11,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.88/22,553.82 = 11,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.88x = 22,553.82 × 11,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.88x = 249,267,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,267,525.10/16,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.83

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