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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.93, 22,180.28 and 11,302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.93, 22,180.28 and 11,302.35 is: 15,586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.93 : 22,180.28 = 11,302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.93/22,180.28 = 11,302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.93x = 22,180.28 × 11,302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.93x = 250,689,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,689,242.74/16,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,586.32

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