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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.72, 22,254.97 and 11,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.72, 22,254.97 and 11,674.24 is: 16,101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.72 : 22,254.97 = 11,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.72/22,254.97 = 11,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.72x = 22,254.97 × 11,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.72x = 259,809,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,809,923.22/16,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,101.54

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