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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.76, 22,605.78 and 11,025.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.76, 22,605.78 and 11,025.28 is: 15,220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.76 : 22,605.78 = 11,025.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.76/22,605.78 = 11,025.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.76x = 22,605.78 × 11,025.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.76x = 249,235,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,235,054.12/16,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.68

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