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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.16, 22,607.68 and 11,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.16, 22,607.68 and 11,026.74 is: 15,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.16 : 22,607.68 = 11,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.16/22,607.68 = 11,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.16x = 22,607.68 × 11,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.16x = 249,289,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,289,009.36/16,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.68

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