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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.43, 22,182.35 and 11,303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.43, 22,182.35 and 11,303.85 is: 15,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.43 : 22,182.35 = 11,303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.43/22,182.35 = 11,303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.43x = 22,182.35 × 11,303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.43x = 250,745,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,745,900.53/16,085.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.39

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