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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.20, 22,457.88 and 11,568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.20, 22,457.88 and 11,568.24 is: 15,941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.20 : 22,457.88 = 11,568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.20/22,457.88 = 11,568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.20x = 22,457.88 × 11,568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.20x = 259,798,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,798,145.73/16,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.27

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