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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.16, 22,600.14 and 11,079.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.16, 22,600.14 and 11,079.76 is: 15,284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.16 : 22,600.14 = 11,079.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.16/22,600.14 = 11,079.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.16x = 22,600.14 × 11,079.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.16x = 250,404,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,404,127.17/16,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.24

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