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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.46, 22,311.93 and 11,690.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.46, 22,311.93 and 11,690.11 is: 16,126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.46 : 22,311.93 = 11,690.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.46/22,311.93 = 11,690.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.46x = 22,311.93 × 11,690.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.46x = 260,828,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,828,916.01/16,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,126.97

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