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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.35, 22,616.22 and 11,032.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.35, 22,616.22 and 11,032.90 is: 15,231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.35 : 22,616.22 = 11,032.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.35/22,616.22 = 11,032.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.35x = 22,616.22 × 11,032.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.35x = 249,522,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,522,493.64/16,382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,231.18

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