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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.34, 22,188.28 and 11,300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.34, 22,188.28 and 11,300.68 is: 15,578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.34 : 22,188.28 = 11,300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.34/22,188.28 = 11,300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.34x = 22,188.28 × 11,300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.34x = 250,742,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,742,652.03/16,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,578.59

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