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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.40, 22,589.85 and 11,067.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.40, 22,589.85 and 11,067.99 is: 15,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.40 : 22,589.85 = 11,067.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.40/22,589.85 = 11,067.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.40x = 22,589.85 × 11,067.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.40x = 250,024,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,024,233.90/16,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.76

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