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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,096.92, 22,219.74 and 11,135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,096.92, 22,219.74 and 11,135.64 is: 15,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,096.92 : 22,219.74 = 11,135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,096.92/22,219.74 = 11,135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,096.92x = 22,219.74 × 11,135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,096.92x = 247,431,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,431,025.53/16,096.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,371.33

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