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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.98, 22,585.08 and 11,062.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.98, 22,585.08 and 11,062.98 is: 15,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.98 : 22,585.08 = 11,062.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.98/22,585.08 = 11,062.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.98x = 22,585.08 × 11,062.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.98x = 249,858,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,858,288.34/16,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.60

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