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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.72, 22,358.88 and 11,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.72, 22,358.88 and 11,732.88 is: 16,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.72 : 22,358.88 = 11,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.72/22,358.88 = 11,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.72x = 22,358.88 × 11,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.72x = 262,334,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,334,055.97/16,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,198.74

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