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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.15, 22,262.67 and 11,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.15, 22,262.67 and 11,097.34 is: 15,325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.15 : 22,262.67 = 11,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.15/22,262.67 = 11,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.15x = 22,262.67 × 11,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.15x = 247,056,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,056,362.64/16,120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,325.94

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