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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,114.32, 22,226.55 and 11,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,114.32, 22,226.55 and 11,344.20 is: 15,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,114.32 : 22,226.55 = 11,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,114.32/22,226.55 = 11,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,114.32x = 22,226.55 × 11,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,114.32x = 252,142,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,142,428.51/16,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.10

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