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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.69, 22,274.58 and 11,386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.69, 22,274.58 and 11,386.47 is: 15,703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.69 : 22,274.58 = 11,386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.69/22,274.58 = 11,386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.69x = 22,274.58 × 11,386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.69x = 253,628,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,628,780.00/16,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,703.90

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