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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.77, 22,606.29 and 11,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.77, 22,606.29 and 11,079.18 is: 15,294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.77 : 22,606.29 = 11,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.77/22,606.29 = 11,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.77x = 22,606.29 × 11,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.77x = 250,459,156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,459,156.04/16,375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,294.50

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