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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.59, 22,181.74 and 11,295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.59, 22,181.74 and 11,295.93 is: 15,572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.59 : 22,181.74 = 11,295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.59/22,181.74 = 11,295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.59x = 22,181.74 × 11,295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.59x = 250,563,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,563,382.32/16,090.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.05

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