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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.14, 22,606.98 and 11,911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.14, 22,606.98 and 11,911.88 is: 16,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.14 : 22,606.98 = 11,911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.14/22,606.98 = 11,911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.14x = 22,606.98 × 11,911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.14x = 269,291,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,291,632.92/16,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,452.18

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