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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.97, 22,373.63 and 11,967.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.97, 22,373.63 and 11,967.35 is: 16,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.97 : 22,373.63 = 11,967.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.97/22,373.63 = 11,967.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.97x = 22,373.63 × 11,967.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.97x = 267,752,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,752,979.03/16,213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.73

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