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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.98, 22,587.84 and 11,064.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.98, 22,587.84 and 11,064.98 is: 15,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.98 : 22,587.84 = 11,064.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.98/22,587.84 = 11,064.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.98x = 22,587.84 × 11,064.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.98x = 249,933,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,933,997.84/16,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.36

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