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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366, 22,592 and 11,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366, 22,592 and 11,068 is: 15,278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366 : 22,592 = 11,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366/22,592 = 11,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366x = 22,592 × 11,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366x = 250,048,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,048,256/16,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.52

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