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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.43, 22,573.29 and 11,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.43, 22,573.29 and 11,056.02 is: 15,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.43 : 22,573.29 = 11,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.43/22,573.29 = 11,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.43x = 22,573.29 × 11,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.43x = 249,570,745.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,570,745.71/16,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.22

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