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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.54, 22,392.14 and 11,991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.54, 22,392.14 and 11,991.82 is: 16,544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.54 : 22,392.14 = 11,991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.54/22,392.14 = 11,991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.54x = 22,392.14 × 11,991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.54x = 268,522,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,522,512.29/16,230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,544.27

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