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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.26, 22,273.62 and 11,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.26, 22,273.62 and 11,122.62 is: 15,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.26 : 22,273.62 = 11,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.26/22,273.62 = 11,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.26x = 22,273.62 × 11,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.26x = 247,741,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,741,011.28/16,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,339.75

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