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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.84, 22,073.94 and 11,519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.84, 22,073.94 and 11,519.49 is: 15,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.84 : 22,073.94 = 11,519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.84/22,073.94 = 11,519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.84x = 22,073.94 × 11,519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.84x = 254,280,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,280,531.09/16,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,889.71

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