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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.52, 22,547.80 and 11,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.52, 22,547.80 and 11,572.28 is: 15,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.52 : 22,547.80 = 11,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.52/22,547.80 = 11,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.52x = 22,547.80 × 11,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.52x = 260,929,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,929,454.98/16,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,950.68

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