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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.04, 22,551.42 and 11,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.04, 22,551.42 and 11,044.44 is: 15,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.04 : 22,551.42 = 11,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.04/22,551.42 = 11,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.04x = 22,551.42 × 11,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.04x = 249,067,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,067,805.10/16,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.02

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