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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,003.37, 22,063.19 and 11,216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,003.37, 22,063.19 and 11,216.88 is: 15,464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,003.37 : 22,063.19 = 11,216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,003.37/22,063.19 = 11,216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,003.37x = 22,063.19 × 11,216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,003.37x = 247,480,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,480,098.56/16,003.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.25

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