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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.53, 22,587.21 and 11,064.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.53, 22,587.21 and 11,064.53 is: 15,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.53 : 22,587.21 = 11,064.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.53/22,587.21 = 11,064.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.53x = 22,587.21 × 11,064.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.53x = 249,916,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,916,749.73/16,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,273.73

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