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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.54, 22,550.73 and 11,043.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.54, 22,550.73 and 11,043.94 is: 15,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.54 : 22,550.73 = 11,043.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.54/22,550.73 = 11,043.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.54x = 22,550.73 × 11,043.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.54x = 249,048,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,048,909.08/16,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.33

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