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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.83, 22,602.81 and 11,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.83, 22,602.81 and 11,083.42 is: 15,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.83 : 22,602.81 = 11,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.83/22,602.81 = 11,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.83x = 22,602.81 × 11,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.83x = 250,516,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,516,436.41/16,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.41

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