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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.43, 22,361.34 and 11,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.43, 22,361.34 and 11,422.26 is: 15,768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.43 : 22,361.34 = 11,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.43/22,361.34 = 11,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.43x = 22,361.34 × 11,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.43x = 255,417,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,417,080.45/16,198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,768.02

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