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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.68, 22,583.32 and 11,063.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.68, 22,583.32 and 11,063.27 is: 15,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.68 : 22,583.32 = 11,063.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.68/22,583.32 = 11,063.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.68x = 22,583.32 × 11,063.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.68x = 249,845,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,845,395.46/16,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.24

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