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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.33, 22,399.24 and 11,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.33, 22,399.24 and 11,212.96 is: 15,465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.33 : 22,399.24 = 11,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.33/22,399.24 = 11,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.33x = 22,399.24 × 11,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.33x = 251,161,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,161,614.09/16,240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.31

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