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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.43, 22,302.30 and 11,683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.43, 22,302.30 and 11,683.08 is: 16,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.43 : 22,302.30 = 11,683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.43/22,302.30 = 11,683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.43x = 22,302.30 × 11,683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.43x = 260,559,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,559,555.08/16,166.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,117.32

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