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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.43, 22,580.21 and 11,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.43, 22,580.21 and 11,061.02 is: 15,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.43 : 22,580.21 = 11,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.43/22,580.21 = 11,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.43x = 22,580.21 × 11,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.43x = 249,760,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,760,238.52/16,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.13

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