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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,085.66, 22,202.64 and 11,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,085.66, 22,202.64 and 11,306.66 is: 15,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,085.66 : 22,202.64 = 11,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,085.66/22,202.64 = 11,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,085.66x = 22,202.64 × 11,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,085.66x = 251,037,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,037,590.57/16,085.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.30

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