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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.40, 22,267.83 and 11,098.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.40, 22,267.83 and 11,098.86 is: 15,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.40 : 22,267.83 = 11,098.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.40/22,267.83 = 11,098.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.40x = 22,267.83 × 11,098.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.40x = 247,147,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,147,527.67/16,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,309.51

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