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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.97, 22,569.81 and 11,051.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.97, 22,569.81 and 11,051.96 is: 15,256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.97 : 22,569.81 = 11,051.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.97/22,569.81 = 11,051.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.97x = 22,569.81 × 11,051.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.97x = 249,440,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,440,693.75/16,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.34

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