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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.98, 22,586.46 and 11,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.98, 22,586.46 and 11,063.98 is: 15,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.98 : 22,586.46 = 11,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.98/22,586.46 = 11,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.98x = 22,586.46 × 11,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.98x = 249,896,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,896,141.71/16,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.98

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