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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,384.16, 22,601.52 and 11,080.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,384.16, 22,601.52 and 11,080.76 is: 15,285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,384.16 : 22,601.52 = 11,080.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,384.16/22,601.52 = 11,080.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,384.16x = 22,601.52 × 11,080.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,384.16x = 250,442,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,442,018.76/16,384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.62

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