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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.12, 22,587.72 and 11,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.12, 22,587.72 and 11,066 is: 15,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.12 : 22,587.72 = 11,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.12/22,587.72 = 11,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.12x = 22,587.72 × 11,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.12x = 249,955,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,955,709.52/16,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,266.22

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