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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.08, 22,183.80 and 11,297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.08, 22,183.80 and 11,297.42 is: 15,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.08 : 22,183.80 = 11,297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.08/22,183.80 = 11,297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.08x = 22,183.80 × 11,297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.08x = 250,619,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,619,705.80/16,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,574.10

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