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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.72, 22,316.76 and 11,693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.72, 22,316.76 and 11,693.04 is: 16,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.72 : 22,316.76 = 11,693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.72/22,316.76 = 11,693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.72x = 22,316.76 × 11,693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.72x = 260,950,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,950,767.35/16,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,137.24

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