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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.74, 22,538.94 and 11,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.74, 22,538.94 and 11,043.32 is: 15,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.74 : 22,538.94 = 11,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.74/22,538.94 = 11,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.74x = 22,538.94 × 11,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.74x = 248,904,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,904,726.88/16,357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.33

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