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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.14, 22,608.96 and 11,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.14, 22,608.96 and 11,079.12 is: 15,294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.14 : 22,608.96 = 11,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.14/22,608.96 = 11,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.14x = 22,608.96 × 11,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.14x = 250,487,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,487,380.92/16,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,294.94

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