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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.30, 22,363.92 and 11,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.30, 22,363.92 and 11,424.14 is: 15,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.30 : 22,363.92 = 11,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.30/22,363.92 = 11,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.30x = 22,363.92 × 11,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.30x = 255,488,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,488,553.03/16,200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,770.61

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