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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,238.07, 22,404.66 and 11,200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,238.07, 22,404.66 and 11,200.68 is: 15,454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,238.07 : 22,404.66 = 11,200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,238.07/22,404.66 = 11,200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,238.07x = 22,404.66 × 11,200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,238.07x = 250,947,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,947,427.17/16,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.26

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