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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.33, 22,185.53 and 11,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.33, 22,185.53 and 11,298.68 is: 15,575.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.33 : 22,185.53 = 11,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.33/22,185.53 = 11,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.33x = 22,185.53 × 11,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.33x = 250,667,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,667,204.10/16,093.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.84

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