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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.52, 22,549.18 and 11,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.52, 22,549.18 and 11,573.28 is: 15,952.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.52 : 22,549.18 = 11,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.52/22,549.18 = 11,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.52x = 22,549.18 × 11,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.52x = 260,967,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,967,973.91/16,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,952.06

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