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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.96, 22,574.04 and 11,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.96, 22,574.04 and 11,056.55 is: 15,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.96 : 22,574.04 = 11,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.96/22,574.04 = 11,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.96x = 22,574.04 × 11,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.96x = 249,590,889.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,590,889.09/16,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.96

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