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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,352.58, 22,556.97 and 11,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,352.58, 22,556.97 and 11,567.16 is: 15,955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,352.58 : 22,556.97 = 11,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,352.58/22,556.97 = 11,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,352.58x = 22,556.97 × 11,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,352.58x = 260,920,081.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,920,081.11/16,352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,955.90

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