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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.76, 22,077.36 and 11,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.76, 22,077.36 and 11,036.64 is: 15,227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.76 : 22,077.36 = 11,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.76/22,077.36 = 11,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.76x = 22,077.36 × 11,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.76x = 243,659,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,659,874.47/16,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.07

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