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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.76, 22,584.18 and 11,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.76, 22,584.18 and 11,261.70 is: 15,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.76 : 22,584.18 = 11,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.76/22,584.18 = 11,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.76x = 22,584.18 × 11,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.76x = 254,336,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,336,259.91/16,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.40

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