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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.12, 22,580.37 and 11,321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.12, 22,580.37 and 11,321.25 is: 15,620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.12 : 22,580.37 = 11,321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.12/22,580.37 = 11,321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.12x = 22,580.37 × 11,321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.12x = 255,638,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,638,013.86/16,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,620.91

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