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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,142.73, 22,266.92 and 11,098.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,142.73, 22,266.92 and 11,098.19 is: 15,308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,142.73 : 22,266.92 = 11,098.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,142.73/22,266.92 = 11,098.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,142.73x = 22,266.92 × 11,098.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,142.73x = 247,122,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,122,525.98/16,142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,308.60

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