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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.64, 22,498.18 and 11,199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.64, 22,498.18 and 11,199.94 is: 15,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.64 : 22,498.18 = 11,199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.64/22,498.18 = 11,199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.64x = 22,498.18 × 11,199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.64x = 251,978,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,978,266.11/16,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,462.93

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