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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,094.34, 22,186.90 and 11,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,094.34, 22,186.90 and 11,299.68 is: 15,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,094.34 : 22,186.90 = 11,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,094.34/22,186.90 = 11,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,094.34x = 22,186.90 × 11,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,094.34x = 250,704,870.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,704,870.19/16,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,577.21

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