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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.90, 22,101.09 and 11,494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.90, 22,101.09 and 11,494.86 is: 15,860.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.90 : 22,101.09 = 11,494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.90/22,101.09 = 11,494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.90x = 22,101.09 × 11,494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.90x = 254,048,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,048,935.40/16,017.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,860.31

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