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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.34, 22,579.86 and 11,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.34, 22,579.86 and 11,059.28 is: 15,266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.34 : 22,579.86 = 11,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.34/22,579.86 = 11,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.34x = 22,579.86 × 11,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.34x = 249,716,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,716,994.10/16,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,266.36

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