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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.76, 22,608.54 and 11,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.76, 22,608.54 and 11,027.28 is: 15,223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.76 : 22,608.54 = 11,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.76/22,608.54 = 11,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.76x = 22,608.54 × 11,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.76x = 249,310,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,310,700.97/16,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.44

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