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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.34, 34,041.78 and 11,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.34, 34,041.78 and 11,016 is: 16,500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.34 : 34,041.78 = 11,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.34/34,041.78 = 11,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.34x = 34,041.78 × 11,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.34x = 375,004,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,004,248.48/22,727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,500.14

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