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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.08, 22,635.30 and 11,107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.08, 22,635.30 and 11,107.96 is: 15,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.08 : 22,635.30 = 11,107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.08/22,635.30 = 11,107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.08x = 22,635.30 × 11,107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.08x = 251,432,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,432,006.99/16,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,333.95

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