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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.56, 22,582.90 and 11,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.56, 22,582.90 and 11,326.64 is: 15,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.56 : 22,582.90 = 11,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.56/22,582.90 = 11,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.56x = 22,582.90 × 11,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.56x = 255,788,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,788,279.70/16,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,636.36

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