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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.28, 22,580.03 and 11,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.28, 22,580.03 and 11,060.87 is: 15,251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.28 : 22,580.03 = 11,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.28/22,580.03 = 11,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.28x = 22,580.03 × 11,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.28x = 249,754,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,754,691.18/16,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.94

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