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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.86, 22,333.24 and 11,145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.86, 22,333.24 and 11,145.18 is: 15,374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.86 : 22,333.24 = 11,145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.86/22,333.24 = 11,145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.86x = 22,333.24 × 11,145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.86x = 248,907,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,907,979.78/16,189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,374.31

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