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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,005.94, 22,062.93 and 11,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,005.94, 22,062.93 and 11,282.74 is: 15,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,005.94 : 22,062.93 = 11,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,005.94/22,062.93 = 11,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,005.94x = 22,062.93 × 11,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,005.94x = 248,930,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,930,302.83/16,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.37

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