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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.83, 22,298.54 and 11,133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.83, 22,298.54 and 11,133.51 is: 15,345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.83 : 22,298.54 = 11,133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.83/22,298.54 = 11,133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.83x = 22,298.54 × 11,133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.83x = 248,260,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,260,962.41/16,177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.75

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