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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.34, 22,513.91 and 11,022.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.34, 22,513.91 and 11,022.93 is: 15,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.34 : 22,513.91 = 11,022.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.34/22,513.91 = 11,022.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.34x = 22,513.91 × 11,022.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.34x = 248,169,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,169,198.84/16,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.31

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