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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.70, 22,820.37 and 11,238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.70, 22,820.37 and 11,238.29 is: 15,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.70 : 22,820.37 = 11,238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.70/22,820.37 = 11,238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.70x = 22,820.37 × 11,238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.70x = 256,461,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,461,865.30/16,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.66

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