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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.46, 22,587.21 and 11,264.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.46, 22,587.21 and 11,264.00 is: 15,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.46 : 22,587.21 = 11,264.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.46/22,587.21 = 11,264.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.46x = 22,587.21 × 11,264.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.46x = 254,422,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,422,220.50/16,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.80

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