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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.57, 22,246.73 and 11,085.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.57, 22,246.73 and 11,085.76 is: 15,309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.57 : 22,246.73 = 11,085.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.57/22,246.73 = 11,085.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.57x = 22,246.73 × 11,085.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.57x = 246,621,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,621,909.56/16,108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,309.98

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