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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.22, 22,346.91 and 11,174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.22, 22,346.91 and 11,174.34 is: 15,406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.22 : 22,346.91 = 11,174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.22/22,346.91 = 11,174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.22x = 22,346.91 × 11,174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.22x = 249,711,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,711,970.29/16,208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.50

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