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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.46, 22,581.54 and 11,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.46, 22,581.54 and 11,062.02 is: 15,253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.46 : 22,581.54 = 11,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.46/22,581.54 = 11,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.46x = 22,581.54 × 11,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.46x = 249,797,447.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,797,447.11/16,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.45

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