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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.30, 22,175.52 and 11,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.30, 22,175.52 and 11,838.70 is: 16,338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.30 : 22,175.52 = 11,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.30/22,175.52 = 11,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.30x = 22,175.52 × 11,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.30x = 262,529,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,529,328.62/16,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,338.34

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