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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.76, 22,600.08 and 11,605.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.76, 22,600.08 and 11,605.08 is: 16,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.76 : 22,600.08 = 11,605.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.76/22,600.08 = 11,605.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.76x = 22,600.08 × 11,605.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.76x = 262,275,736.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,275,736.41/16,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.12

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