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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.49, 22,562.51 and 11,047.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.49, 22,562.51 and 11,047.77 is: 15,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.49 : 22,562.51 = 11,047.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.49/22,562.51 = 11,047.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.49x = 22,562.51 × 11,047.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.49x = 249,265,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,265,365.86/16,358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.68

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