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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146, 22,258.44 and 11,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146, 22,258.44 and 11,441.04 is: 15,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146 : 22,258.44 = 11,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146/22,258.44 = 11,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146x = 22,258.44 × 11,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146x = 254,659,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,659,702.38/16,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.31

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