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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.08, 22,242.96 and 11,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.08, 22,242.96 and 11,137.44 is: 15,373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.08 : 22,242.96 = 11,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.08/22,242.96 = 11,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.08x = 22,242.96 × 11,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.08x = 247,729,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,729,632.42/16,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,373.49

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