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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.52, 22,556.08 and 11,578.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.52, 22,556.08 and 11,578.28 is: 15,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.52 : 22,556.08 = 11,578.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.52/22,556.08 = 11,578.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.52x = 22,556.08 × 11,578.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.52x = 261,160,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,160,609.94/16,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,958.95

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