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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.56, 22,226.28 and 11,398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.56, 22,226.28 and 11,398.44 is: 15,724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.56 : 22,226.28 = 11,398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.56/22,226.28 = 11,398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.56x = 22,226.28 × 11,398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.56x = 253,344,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,344,919.00/16,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.42

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