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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,087.66, 22,205.40 and 11,308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,087.66, 22,205.40 and 11,308.66 is: 15,609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,087.66 : 22,205.40 = 11,308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,087.66/22,205.40 = 11,308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,087.66x = 22,205.40 × 11,308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,087.66x = 251,113,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,113,318.76/16,087.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,609.06

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