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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.76, 22,601.64 and 11,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.76, 22,601.64 and 11,022.28 is: 15,216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.76 : 22,601.64 = 11,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.76/22,601.64 = 11,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.76x = 22,601.64 × 11,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.76x = 249,121,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,121,604.54/16,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.54

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