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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.31, 22,581.27 and 11,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.31, 22,581.27 and 11,060.28 is: 15,267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.31 : 22,581.27 = 11,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.31/22,581.27 = 11,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.31x = 22,581.27 × 11,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.31x = 249,755,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,755,168.96/16,358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,267.79

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