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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151, 22,295.58 and 11,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151, 22,295.58 and 11,375.24 is: 15,702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151 : 22,295.58 = 11,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151/22,295.58 = 11,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151x = 22,295.58 × 11,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151x = 253,617,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,617,573.44/16,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,702.90

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