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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.28, 22,118.04 and 11,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.28, 22,118.04 and 11,523.12 is: 15,922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.28 : 22,118.04 = 11,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.28/22,118.04 = 11,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.28x = 22,118.04 × 11,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.28x = 254,868,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,868,829.08/16,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,922.06

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