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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.60, 22,190.02 and 11,301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.60, 22,190.02 and 11,301.92 is: 15,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.60 : 22,190.02 = 11,301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.60/22,190.02 = 11,301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.60x = 22,190.02 × 11,301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.60x = 250,789,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,789,830.84/16,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.30

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