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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.50, 22,582.92 and 11,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.50, 22,582.92 and 11,061.44 is: 15,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.50 : 22,582.92 = 11,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.50/22,582.92 = 11,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.50x = 22,582.92 × 11,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.50x = 249,799,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,799,614.60/16,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,269.39

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