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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.52, 22,702.48 and 11,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.52, 22,702.48 and 11,050.60 is: 15,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.52 : 22,702.48 = 11,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.52/22,702.48 = 11,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.52x = 22,702.48 × 11,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.52x = 250,876,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,876,025.49/16,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.40

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