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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.63, 22,293.16 and 11,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.63, 22,293.16 and 11,062.17 is: 15,257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.63 : 22,293.16 = 11,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.63/22,293.16 = 11,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.63x = 22,293.16 × 11,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.63x = 246,610,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,610,725.76/16,163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.14

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