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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.42, 22,223.34 and 11,349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.42, 22,223.34 and 11,349.18 is: 15,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.42 : 22,223.34 = 11,349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.42/22,223.34 = 11,349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.42x = 22,223.34 × 11,349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.42x = 252,216,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,216,685.86/16,113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.59

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