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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.52, 22,565.72 and 11,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.52, 22,565.72 and 11,585.28 is: 15,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.52 : 22,565.72 = 11,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.52/22,565.72 = 11,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.52x = 22,565.72 × 11,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.52x = 261,430,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,430,184.60/16,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,968.60

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