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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.16, 22,061.36 and 11,524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.16, 22,061.36 and 11,524.12 is: 15,881.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.16 : 22,061.36 = 11,524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.16/22,061.36 = 11,524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.16x = 22,061.36 × 11,524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.16x = 254,237,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,237,857.76/16,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,881.77

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