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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.12, 22,568.40 and 11,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.12, 22,568.40 and 11,052 is: 15,246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.12 : 22,568.40 = 11,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.12/22,568.40 = 11,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.12x = 22,568.40 × 11,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.12x = 249,425,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,425,956.80/16,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.91

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