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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.44, 22,056.72 and 11,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.44, 22,056.72 and 11,278.24 is: 15,546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.44 : 22,056.72 = 11,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.44/22,056.72 = 11,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.44x = 22,056.72 × 11,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.44x = 248,760,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,760,981.77/16,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.16

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