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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.82, 22,548.36 and 11,042.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.82, 22,548.36 and 11,042.22 is: 15,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.82 : 22,548.36 = 11,042.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.82/22,548.36 = 11,042.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.82x = 22,548.36 × 11,042.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.82x = 248,983,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,983,896.55/16,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.95

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