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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.83, 22,601.43 and 11,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.83, 22,601.43 and 11,082.42 is: 15,276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.83 : 22,601.43 = 11,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.83/22,601.43 = 11,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.83x = 22,601.43 × 11,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.83x = 250,478,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,478,539.86/16,396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,276.03

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