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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.58, 22,573.52 and 11,056.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.58, 22,573.52 and 11,056.17 is: 15,245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.58 : 22,573.52 = 11,056.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.58/22,573.52 = 11,056.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.58x = 22,573.52 × 11,056.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.58x = 249,576,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,576,728.60/16,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.44

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