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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.08, 22,385.32 and 11,186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.08, 22,385.32 and 11,186.69 is: 15,434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.08 : 22,385.32 = 11,186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.08/22,385.32 = 11,186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.08x = 22,385.32 × 11,186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.08x = 250,417,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,417,495.50/16,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.93

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