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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.56, 22,315.36 and 11,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.56, 22,315.36 and 11,941.58 is: 16,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.56 : 22,315.36 = 11,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.56/22,315.36 = 11,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.56x = 22,315.36 × 11,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.56x = 266,480,656.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,480,656.67/16,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,481.41

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