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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.15, 22,589.51 and 11,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.15, 22,589.51 and 11,067.74 is: 15,261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.15 : 22,589.51 = 11,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.15/22,589.51 = 11,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.15x = 22,589.51 × 11,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.15x = 250,014,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,014,768.07/16,382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.41

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