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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.34, 22,578.48 and 11,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.34, 22,578.48 and 11,058.28 is: 15,264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.34 : 22,578.48 = 11,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.34/22,578.48 = 11,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.34x = 22,578.48 × 11,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.34x = 249,679,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,679,153.81/16,356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.98

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