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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,242.94, 22,357.47 and 11,519.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,242.94, 22,357.47 and 11,519.02 is: 15,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,242.94 : 22,357.47 = 11,519.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,242.94/22,357.47 = 11,519.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,242.94x = 22,357.47 × 11,519.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,242.94x = 257,536,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,536,144.08/16,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.27

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