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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,513.07, 22,793.25 and 11,143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,513.07, 22,793.25 and 11,143.31 is: 15,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,513.07 : 22,793.25 = 11,143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,513.07/22,793.25 = 11,143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,513.07x = 22,793.25 × 11,143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,513.07x = 253,992,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,992,250.66/16,513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.29

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