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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.87, 22,080.81 and 11,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.87, 22,080.81 and 11,277.95 is: 15,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.87 : 22,080.81 = 11,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.87/22,080.81 = 11,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.87x = 22,080.81 × 11,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.87x = 249,026,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,026,160.74/16,001.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.32

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