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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.41, 22,607.64 and 11,078.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.41, 22,607.64 and 11,078.01 is: 15,294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.41 : 22,607.64 = 11,078.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.41/22,607.64 = 11,078.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.41x = 22,607.64 × 11,078.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.41x = 250,447,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,447,662.00/16,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,294.13

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