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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.56, 22,370.88 and 11,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.56, 22,370.88 and 11,966.40 is: 16,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.56 : 22,370.88 = 11,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.56/22,370.88 = 11,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.56x = 22,370.88 × 11,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.56x = 267,698,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,698,898.43/16,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,501.64

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