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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.94, 22,356.09 and 11,518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.94, 22,356.09 and 11,518.02 is: 15,853.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.94 : 22,356.09 = 11,518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.94/22,356.09 = 11,518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.94x = 22,356.09 × 11,518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.94x = 257,497,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,497,891.74/16,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,853.89

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