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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.32, 22,573.32 and 11,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.32, 22,573.32 and 11,397.20 is: 15,723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.32 : 22,573.32 = 11,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.32/22,573.32 = 11,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.32x = 22,573.32 × 11,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.32x = 257,272,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,272,642.70/16,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.48

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