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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.84, 22,379.52 and 11,189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.84, 22,379.52 and 11,189.22 is: 15,433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.84 : 22,379.52 = 11,189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.84/22,379.52 = 11,189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.84x = 22,379.52 × 11,189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.84x = 250,409,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,409,372.77/16,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.70

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