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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.58, 22,605.52 and 11,025.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.58, 22,605.52 and 11,025.14 is: 15,220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.58 : 22,605.52 = 11,025.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.58/22,605.52 = 11,025.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.58x = 22,605.52 × 11,025.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.58x = 249,229,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,229,051.72/16,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.49

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