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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.25, 22,423.23 and 11,216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.25, 22,423.23 and 11,216.88 is: 15,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.25 : 22,423.23 = 11,216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.25/22,423.23 = 11,216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.25x = 22,423.23 × 11,216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.25x = 251,518,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,518,680.12/16,252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.93

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