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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.94, 22,350.57 and 11,514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.94, 22,350.57 and 11,514.02 is: 15,848.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.94 : 22,350.57 = 11,514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.94/22,350.57 = 11,514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.94x = 22,350.57 × 11,514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.94x = 257,344,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,344,909.99/16,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,848.37

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