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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.84, 22,570.74 and 11,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.84, 22,570.74 and 11,329.36 is: 15,618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.84 : 22,570.74 = 11,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.84/22,570.74 = 11,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.84x = 22,570.74 × 11,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.84x = 255,712,038.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,712,038.93/16,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,618.06

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