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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.59, 22,183.12 and 11,296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.59, 22,183.12 and 11,296.93 is: 15,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.59 : 22,183.12 = 11,296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.59/22,183.12 = 11,296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.59x = 22,183.12 × 11,296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.59x = 250,601,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,601,153.82/16,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.42

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