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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.54, 22,552.11 and 11,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.54, 22,552.11 and 11,044.94 is: 15,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.54 : 22,552.11 = 11,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.54/22,552.11 = 11,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.54x = 22,552.11 × 11,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.54x = 249,086,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,086,701.82/16,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,226.71

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