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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.32, 22,950.84 and 11,325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.32, 22,950.84 and 11,325.25 is: 15,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.32 : 22,950.84 = 11,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.32/22,950.84 = 11,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.32x = 22,950.84 × 11,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.32x = 259,924,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,924,000.71/16,628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,631.40

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