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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.12, 22,586.34 and 11,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.12, 22,586.34 and 11,065 is: 15,264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.12 : 22,586.34 = 11,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.12/22,586.34 = 11,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.12x = 22,586.34 × 11,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.12x = 249,917,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,917,852.10/16,372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.84

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