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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.30, 22,371.96 and 11,183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.30, 22,371.96 and 11,183.74 is: 15,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.30 : 22,371.96 = 11,183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.30/22,371.96 = 11,183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.30x = 22,371.96 × 11,183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.30x = 250,202,183.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,202,183.93/16,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,426.20

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