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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.91, 22,601.43 and 11,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.91, 22,601.43 and 11,073.51 is: 15,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.91 : 22,601.43 = 11,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.91/22,601.43 = 11,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.91x = 22,601.43 × 11,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.91x = 250,277,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,277,161.12/16,370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.92

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