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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.32, 22,328.72 and 11,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.32, 22,328.72 and 11,162.72 is: 15,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.32 : 22,328.72 = 11,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.32/22,328.72 = 11,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.32x = 22,328.72 × 11,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.32x = 249,249,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,249,249.32/16,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,394.96

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