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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.20, 22,872.42 and 11,000.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.20, 22,872.42 and 11,000.04 is: 15,189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.20 : 22,872.42 = 11,000.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.20/22,872.42 = 11,000.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.20x = 22,872.42 × 11,000.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.20x = 251,597,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,597,534.90/16,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,189.24

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