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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.72, 22,576.96 and 11,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.72, 22,576.96 and 11,062.40 is: 15,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.72 : 22,576.96 = 11,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.72/22,576.96 = 11,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.72x = 22,576.96 × 11,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.72x = 249,755,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,755,362.30/16,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.88

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