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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.56, 22,652.10 and 11,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.56, 22,652.10 and 11,250.24 is: 15,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.56 : 22,652.10 = 11,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.56/22,652.10 = 11,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.56x = 22,652.10 × 11,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.56x = 254,841,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,841,561.50/16,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.17

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