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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.93, 22,354.27 and 11,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.93, 22,354.27 and 11,160.41 is: 15,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.93 : 22,354.27 = 11,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.93/22,354.27 = 11,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.93x = 22,354.27 × 11,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.93x = 249,482,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,482,762.65/16,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,395.49

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