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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.44, 22,062.24 and 11,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.44, 22,062.24 and 11,282.24 is: 15,551.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.44 : 22,062.24 = 11,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.44/22,062.24 = 11,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.44x = 22,062.24 × 11,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.44x = 248,911,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,911,486.62/16,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.68

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