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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.22, 24,761.91 and 11,522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.22, 24,761.91 and 11,522.66 is: 17,265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.22 : 24,761.91 = 11,522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.22/24,761.91 = 11,522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.22x = 24,761.91 × 11,522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.22x = 285,323,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,323,069.88/16,525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.92

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