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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.43, 22,949.52 and 11,255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.43, 22,949.52 and 11,255.95 is: 15,528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.43 : 22,949.52 = 11,255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.43/22,949.52 = 11,255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.43x = 22,949.52 × 11,255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.43x = 258,318,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,318,534.90/16,635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.22

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