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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.68, 22,292.48 and 11,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.68, 22,292.48 and 11,446.40 is: 15,790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.68 : 22,292.48 = 11,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.68/22,292.48 = 11,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.68x = 22,292.48 × 11,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.68x = 255,168,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,168,643.07/16,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,790.45

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