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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.68, 22,595.46 and 11,085.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.68, 22,595.46 and 11,085.56 is: 15,280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.68 : 22,595.46 = 11,085.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.68/22,595.46 = 11,085.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.68x = 22,595.46 × 11,085.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.68x = 250,483,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,483,327.56/16,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.19

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