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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.91, 22,084.88 and 11,540.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.91, 22,084.88 and 11,540.43 is: 15,927.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.91 : 22,084.88 = 11,540.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.91/22,084.88 = 11,540.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.91x = 22,084.88 × 11,540.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.91x = 254,868,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,868,954.00/16,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,927.41

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