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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,387.40, 22,596.76 and 11,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,387.40, 22,596.76 and 11,073 is: 15,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,387.40 : 22,596.76 = 11,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,387.40/22,596.76 = 11,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,387.40x = 22,596.76 × 11,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,387.40x = 250,213,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,213,923.48/16,387.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.68

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