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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.58, 22,576.28 and 11,058.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.58, 22,576.28 and 11,058.17 is: 15,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.58 : 22,576.28 = 11,058.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.58/22,576.28 = 11,058.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.58x = 22,576.28 × 11,058.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.58x = 249,652,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,652,342.21/16,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.20

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