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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.12, 22,584.96 and 11,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.12, 22,584.96 and 11,064 is: 15,263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.12 : 22,584.96 = 11,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.12/22,584.96 = 11,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.12x = 22,584.96 × 11,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.12x = 249,879,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,879,997.44/16,371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,263.46

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