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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.41, 22,587.48 and 11,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.41, 22,587.48 and 11,040 is: 15,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.41 : 22,587.48 = 11,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.41/22,587.48 = 11,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.41x = 22,587.48 × 11,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.41x = 249,365,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,365,779.20/16,354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,247.62

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