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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.74, 22,184.48 and 11,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.74, 22,184.48 and 11,313.80 is: 15,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.74 : 22,184.48 = 11,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.74/22,184.48 = 11,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.74x = 22,184.48 × 11,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.74x = 250,990,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,990,769.82/16,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,605.25

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