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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.86, 22,202.78 and 11,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.86, 22,202.78 and 11,311.20 is: 15,593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.86 : 22,202.78 = 11,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.86/22,202.78 = 11,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.86x = 22,202.78 × 11,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.86x = 251,140,028.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,140,028.58/16,105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.08

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