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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.37, 22,302.25 and 11,683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.37, 22,302.25 and 11,683.02 is: 16,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.37 : 22,302.25 = 11,683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.37/22,302.25 = 11,683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.37x = 22,302.25 × 11,683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.37x = 260,557,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,557,627.49/16,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,117.26

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