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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,086.66, 22,204.02 and 11,307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,086.66, 22,204.02 and 11,307.66 is: 15,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,086.66 : 22,204.02 = 11,307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,086.66/22,204.02 = 11,307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,086.66x = 22,204.02 × 11,307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,086.66x = 251,075,508.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,075,508.79/16,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,607.68

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