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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,123.95, 22,267.93 and 11,101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,123.95, 22,267.93 and 11,101.14 is: 15,331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,123.95 : 22,267.93 = 11,101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,123.95/22,267.93 = 11,101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,123.95x = 22,267.93 × 11,101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,123.95x = 247,199,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,199,408.44/16,123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.19

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