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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.33, 22,147.94 and 11,271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.33, 22,147.94 and 11,271.74 is: 15,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.33 : 22,147.94 = 11,271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.33/22,147.94 = 11,271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.33x = 22,147.94 × 11,271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.33x = 249,645,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,645,738.66/16,066.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,538.44

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