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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.12, 22,569.78 and 11,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.12, 22,569.78 and 11,053 is: 15,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.12 : 22,569.78 = 11,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.12/22,569.78 = 11,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.12x = 22,569.78 × 11,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.12x = 249,463,778.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,463,778.34/16,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.29

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