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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.91, 22,601.97 and 11,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.91, 22,601.97 and 11,050.50 is: 15,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.91 : 22,601.97 = 11,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.91/22,601.97 = 11,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.91x = 22,601.97 × 11,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.91x = 249,763,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,763,069.49/16,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.11

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