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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,386.65, 22,595.70 and 11,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,386.65, 22,595.70 and 11,072.24 is: 15,267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,386.65 : 22,595.70 = 11,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,386.65/22,595.70 = 11,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,386.65x = 22,595.70 × 11,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,386.65x = 250,185,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,185,013.37/16,386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,267.61

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