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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.97, 22,330.22 and 11,344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.97, 22,330.22 and 11,344.53 is: 15,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.97 : 22,330.22 = 11,344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.97/22,330.22 = 11,344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.97x = 22,330.22 × 11,344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.97x = 253,325,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,325,962.80/16,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.60

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