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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.01, 22,549.99 and 11,043.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.01, 22,549.99 and 11,043.41 is: 15,224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.01 : 22,549.99 = 11,043.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.01/22,549.99 = 11,043.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.01x = 22,549.99 × 11,043.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.01x = 249,028,785.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,028,785.07/16,357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.59

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