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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.34, 22,577.10 and 11,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.34, 22,577.10 and 11,057.28 is: 15,263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.34 : 22,577.10 = 11,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.34/22,577.10 = 11,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.34x = 22,577.10 × 11,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.34x = 249,641,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,641,316.29/16,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,263.60

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