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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.66, 22,609.56 and 11,365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.66, 22,609.56 and 11,365.29 is: 15,675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.66 : 22,609.56 = 11,365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.66/22,609.56 = 11,365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.66x = 22,609.56 × 11,365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.66x = 256,964,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,964,248.79/16,392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,675.57

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